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school_nameHong Kong Taoist Association The Yuen Yuen Institute No. 3 Secondary Sch.
districtSai Kung
school_addressSheung Tak Estate, No.2 Tong Ming Street, Tseung Kwan O.
school_typeAided
student_genderCo-ed
school_tel21783223
school_fax21783636
school_emailyy3mail@hktayy3.edu.hk
school_websitehttp://www.hktayy3.edu.hk
school_missionOur vision is to provide within a nurturing and stimulating environment a well-balanced Taoist education. In accordance with our motto Grasping Principles, Cultivating Virtues, we are dedicated to developing students into responsible, knowledgeable and compassionate citizens. Through the all-round moral, intellectual, physical, social and aesthetic development, students are imbued with sound moral values and remarkable academic achievements in holistic education.
school_mottoGrasp Principles, Cultivate Virtues
commencement_of_operation_year1998
religionTaoism
sponsoring_bodyHong Kong Taoist Association
imcEstablished
language_policy1. Implement the fine-tuning policy of medium of instruction. Teachers use English as the medium of instruction to teach Mathematics based on students' abilities. In the junior classes where NCS students are admitted, they learn Mathematics, Citizenship， Economics and Society (S.1 & 2), Life and Society (S.3), Science, Science (S.3 Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Geography, History, Computer Literacy, Religious and Ethics Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Design and Technology, Home Economics, Physical Education, Life Education and School-based STEAM Education through English.
2. Five Native English teachers teach English in junior and senior forms.
3. The presence of many talented Non-Chinese Speaking students at our school for years has fostered an immersive English environment, significantly improving the communication abilities of local students.
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name_supervisor_chairman_of_mcChiu Yiu Nin
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mcMr.
name_of_principalLai Chun Wing, Alan
title_of_principalMr.
principal_qualifications_experiences(Master of Education)
school_size5300
parent_teacher_associationYes
student_union_associationYes
school_alumni_associationYes
tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts51
tsi_total_no_of_teachers67
tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training73
tsi_percent_of_bachelor100
tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above31
tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training84
tsi_percent_of_exp_0_430
tsi_percent_of_exp_5_912
tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above58
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3Chinese Language, Citizenship, Economics and Society (S.1 & S2), Life and Society (S.3), Science*, Computer Literacy*, History (S.1 & S.3), Geography (S.2 & S.3), Chinese History, Putonghua, Religious and Ethics Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Design and Technology, Home Economics, Physical Education, Life Education, School-based STEAM Education (S.3)
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3English Language
Applicable to NCS students:
Citizenship, Economics and Society (S.1), Life and Society (S.2 & S.3), Science, Computer Literacy, History (S.1 & S.3), Geography (S.2 & S.3), Religious and Ethics Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Design and Technology, Home Economics, Physical Education, Life Education, School-based STEAM Education (S.3)
2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3Mathematics*
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Chinese History, History, Geography (S.4 & S.5), Economics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Religious and Ethics Studies (S.4 & S.5), Visual Arts, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, BAFS (S.5 & S.6), Information and Communication Technology, Physical Education, Arts Education (S.4), Life Education, Mathematics Extended Part Module 2, Applied Learning
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6English Language
Applicable to NCS students:
Citizenship and Social Development, History, Economics, Biology, Geography, Applied Learning
2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6Mathematics
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3Chinese Language, Citizenship, Economics and Society, Science*, Computer Literacy*, History (S.1 & S.3), Geography (S.2 & S.3), Chinese History, Putonghua, Religious and Ethics Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Design and Technology, Home Economics, Physical Education, Life Education, School-based STEAM Education (S.3)
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3English Language
Applicable to NCS students:
Economics and Society, Science, Computer Literacy, History (S.1 & S.3), Geography (S.2 & S.3), Religious and Ethics Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Design and Technology, Home Economics, Physical Education, Life Education, School-based STEAM Education (S.3)
2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3Mathematics*
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Chinese Literature (S.4), Chinese History, History, Geography, Economics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Religious and Ethics Studies (S.4 & S.5), Visual Arts, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, BAFS (S.6), Information and Communication Technology, Physical Education, Arts Education (S.4), Life Education, Mathematics Extended Part Module 2, Applied Learning
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6English Language
Applicable to NCS students:
Citizenship and Social Development, History, Economics, Biology, Geography, Applied Learning
2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6Mathematics
current_year_no_of_class_s13
current_year_no_of_class_s23
current_year_no_of_class_s33
current_year_no_of_class_s43
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"$50"
sc_student_union_association_fee"$25"
sc_charges_for_non_standard_items310
sc_othersHouse fee: $20
sc_remarksIn recognition of its outstanding teaching quality, our school's Chinese Language team was honored with the 2024/25 Chief Executive's Award for Excellence in Teaching.
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 ).Admission Requirement: Academic Performance: 30%, Conduct: 30%, Extra-curricular activities Performance: 30%, Interview: 10%.
oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_life1. We organize S.1 Bridging Programme, S.1 Adventure Camp, Summer remedial classes in Chinese, English, and Mathematics, as well as orientation days for new S.1 students. These initiatives help students understand and adapt to the new learning environment. They also allow parents and students to recognize the challenges encountered when entering secondary school and devise preventive strategies.
2. Through the "Heart-to-Heart Mentorship Program," regular small group meetings are conducted using a mentorship approach to assist freshmen in facing various new challenges.
3. We organize a "Form 1 Hundred Days Banquet" to document the initial one hundred days of growth of Form 1 students at school, enabling parents to gain a deeper understanding of their child's school experience.
4. The Tai Chi curriculum, spanning from Secondary 1 to 6, is structured across various stages to cater to students' progression.
school_management_urlhttp://www.hktayy3.edu.hk/CP/pG/65/67/68
school_major_concerns_urlhttps://www.hktayy3.edu.hk/CustomPage/24/SDP_21-24.pdf
school_major_concerns1. To enable students to practice endurance, accountability, respect, and tenacity, so that they can become mentally and physically healthy teens.
2. Strengthen students’ ability to utilize e-learning tools, develop their information literacy, and empower them to become active learners.
3. Nurture students to become good citizens who treasure Chinese culture, respect social diversity, and possess a global perspective.
school_organisationOur school employs 'School-Based Management' with a 'Student-Centered Approach,' fostering diverse academic curriculum, IT integration, extracurriculars, guidance programs, and school-parent relations.
imc_smc_mcThe Incorporated Management Committee has been set up.
school_green_policyImplementing the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) Scheme for solar energy and participating in environmental activities such as the Food Waste Recycling
learning_and_teaching_plan_urlhttp://www.hktayy3.edu.hk/CustomPage/openInIFrame.aspx?ct=customPage&webPageId=14&nnnid=15
learning_and_teaching_strategies1. School-based STEM Education: To teach students programming knowledge and skills, and how to design and manufacture intelligent products.
2. Promoting Self-directed Learning: To develop E-learning and Cooperative Learning to enhance the effectiveness of learning and teaching.
3. To foster a reading culture: Morning reading periods, Reading Club and Bookcrossing Cart; holding Book Sharing Sessions, "Meet-the-Authors" talks, Read & Eat, Reading Walk; Electronic Reading Programmes and "Reading across the curriculum" schemes are launched in our school.
4. School-based Cultural Subjects Collaboration Scheme: Students are allowed to select one among the three cultural subjects - Visual Arts, Music, and Design and Technology - to further cultivate their personal interest.
5. Many visits and study tours are organized every year to enrich our students' life experience and broaden their horizons, like tours to the United Kingdom, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Beijing etc.
6. Elite and Remedial Classes are provided for junior form students, tutorials for senior form students after school and during long holidays.
7. We participated in the School-based Support Service in Chinese Language, Mathematics and STEAM Education. We have hired more Student Guidance Teachers (SGT) to cater for students with special educational needs (SEN).
8. Our school actively collaborates with different professional organizations in order to provide students with high-quality education.
9. There is Wi-Fi coverage in the whole school. We implemented e-learning in different subjects in several stages.
school_based_curriculum1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Chinese History, Chinese Literature, History, Geography, Economics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Visual Arts, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, BAFS, Information and Communication Technology, Mathematics Extended Part Module 2, Applied Learning
2. Curriculum highlights: In junior forms, the curricula of Chinese, English, Mathematics and Integrated Science are tailored; School-based STEAM Education, the Project-based Learning Curriculum, and the school-based Cultural Subjects Collaboration are implemented; Chinese Language Curriculum for NCS students: Our school allocates students to different classes according to their abilities and designs school-based Chinese teaching materials at different levels so as to meet the needs of NCS students; Special resources are earmarked for the senior secondary curriculum, with an elective subject teacher-student ratio of 1 teacher to every 10 students.
major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculum1. Read to Learn: Implement whole-school activity and share books with students through morning assemblies, book fairs and short videos. Organize exhibitions regularly to introduce feature writers and books and invite authors to conduct sharing at school. Reading periods arranged for Chinese and English, peer reading, self-directed reading, reading scheme etc.
2. Moral and civic education lessons are implemented to inculcate proper attitudes and values in students.
3. All classrooms, special rooms, and activity areas throughout the school are equipped with Wi-Fi, Apple TV, and smart blackboards to fully promote e-learning.
life_planning_education1. Subsidy was obtained from "Project We Can" to implement various initiatives. This facilitated exceptional opportunities for business-academic cooperation, allowing students to gain exposure to professional work environments.
2. The 'Let Me Shine' Scholarship Scheme was implemented, guiding and supporting students in establishing goals and providing affirmative empowerment.
. Collaborate with multiple disciplined services, including the Customs and Excise Department, the Fire Services Department, and the Junior Police Call, to arrange various work experience activities for students, allowing them to learn core work values at an early stage.
4. Mock examination results were announced and diverse interview workshops were conducted to prepare students for further academic pursuits and career opportunities.
5. Facilitate excursions to the Overseas Study Expo and invite guest speakers from international universities to present their academic programs, thus informing students of various pathways for continued education abroad.
6. We coordinated educational tours to highly-ranked overseas universities.
student_support_urlhttp://www.hktayy3.edu.hk/CustomPage/openInIFrame.aspx?ct=customPage&webPageId=12&cpmId=57&rurl=%2fCustomPage%2f12%2fguidance.html
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity1. 'Star of YY3' programs are implemented in various forms to help students achieve better academic results, with university entrance as the ultimate objective.
2. Implement a peer tutoring initiative in which senior form students provide individualized support in reading, recitation, transcription, dictation, and homework assistance to junior form students during morning Chinese lessons. This is aimed at alleviating apprehension towards Chinese language acquisition and fostering engagement with learning the language. Execute the "Read and Write: A Jockey Club Learning Support Network" program to create a Chinese reading and writing curriculum that aligns with school Chinese language standards. The purpose is to aid Grade 7-8 students who have demonstrated challenges with reading, writing, and learning disabilities in Chinese language skills.
whole_school_approach_integrated_education1. The Special Education Needs Support Team members include Ms. Lun Yuen Ying (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) and Ms. Fan Xing Yan and Ms. Hung Wai Chung Ankie (Special Education Needs Support Teachers).
2. Our school receives additional subsidies from the Education Bureau, including the "Learning Support Grant" and the "Grant for Non-Chinese Speaking Students with Special Educational Needs", to assist in addressing the diverse learning needs of students with special educational needs. The team's work involves providing appropriate and professional assessments, support, and training for students with special educational needs (including non-Chinese speaking students), such as social groups, speech therapy, occupational therapy, individualized education plan meetings, interdisciplinary meetings, and other support programs. Collaborating with educational psychologists and experts to conduct workshops for parents and staff to enhance strategies and skills in caring for students with special educational needs. Through organizing various interest classes and career-oriented courses, students are assisted in acquiring relevant knowledge and skills, exploring personal interests and potential, as well as understanding different study and career information and pathways.
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; arranging intensive Chinese learning and teaching mode(s), e.g. pull-out learning if necessary, split-class/group learning, etc.; developing school-based Chinese Language curriculum and/or adapting learning and teaching materials; organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school; and hiring additional manpower and/or translation/interpretation services to facilitate the communication with parents of NCS students.
adaptation_for_learning_and_assessment1. In addition to internal examinations, students' performances in class, on assignments, and on quizzes are included as part of continuous assessment.
2. Our school has special arrangements in place for students with Special Education Needs.
home_school_co_operation_urlhttp://www.hktayy3.edu.hk/CustomPage/openInIFrame.aspx?webPageId=30&nnnid=30
home_school_co_operation1. The Parent-Teacher Association of our school has been awarded the ‘Q-mark Certificate of Commendation’ by the Committee on Home-School Cooperation to commend the effectiveness of cooperation between our school and parents.
2. The Parent-Teacher Association provides scholarships to encourage students with excellent academic results and improvement.
3. The Parent-Teacher Association offers different types of parent-children activities, interest classes and talks for parents, and organizes a parents’ volunteer team.
4. The Parent-Teacher Association offers services like flu vaccination, family fun day, summer tutorial classes, and scarf knitting charity events.
5. Parent-Teacher Association organizes the Appreciating teachers’ activities to support teachers and embrace the spirit of Home-School Cooperation.
6. Class teachers care for their students by contacting parents during long vacations.
7. Our school has a ‘Home-School Liaison Officer’ to help contact with parents.
school_ethos1. We have promoted and created a caring campus community, and our school has been granted the ‘Caring School Award’ for 16 consecutive years. We were also awarded the Caring School Theme Award in 2016 and 2021. Our school received the Honorable Award and Special Award for Social, Intellectual & Emotional Engagement from the ‘High-Five Student Engagement Award Scheme’.
2. By incorporating moral, civic, and environmental education through morning assemblies, hall assemblies, class teacher periods, civic education curriculum, and religious and ethics education curriculum, we aim to cultivate positive values in students.
3. The ‘Well Done Fun Scheme’ regularly recognizes and awards students for their excellent performance.
4. The Peer Power Student Gatekeeper Training Programme and Community Youth Club & Social Service Team cultivate in students a sense of social responsibility and belonging through voluntary work and charity. We were awarded the Champion of the Best Student and Youth Volunteering Projects and the Outstanding Humanity Campus Award.
5. We organize Community Service Days for students to demonstrate care for the community. This has been recognized by the 'School Social Responsibility Award' and commended by the 'Good People and Good Events Scheme'
future_development_urlhttps://www.hktayy3.edu.hk/download/document/202409121053395995747125943254.pdf
school_dev_plan1. To enable students to practice endurance, accountability, respect, and tenacity, so that they can become mentally and physically healthy teens.
2. Strengthen students’ ability to utilize e-learning tools, develop their information literacy, and empower them to become active learners.
3. Nurture students to become good citizens who treasure Chinese culture, respect social diversity, and possess a global perspective.
teacher_pro_training_and_devOur school focuses on the continuing professional development of teachers. We provide various training programs for newly-joined teachers, in-service teachers, and teachers aspiring for promotion according to the EDB’s ‘Professional Ladder for Teachers’ in order to foster a team dedicated to learning and progress. The programs include:
1. We have “Teacher Mentorship Programs”, “Peer Lesson Observations”, “Learning Circles”, and “Teaching Effectiveness Questionnaires” to enhance professionalism.
2. In order to broaden teachers’ horizons, we organize Staff Development Days three times a year.
3. Organize overseas educational study tours to Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Suzhou, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Singapore to establish a culture of continuing education and lifelong learning.
4. We have been invited by the Education Bureau for sharing our excellence, as we have a mature professional development system.
life_wide_learningOur school offers nearly 50 societies and interest groups across four main categories: Academic, Service, Interest, and Sports. Particularly notable are our unique activities such as Rowing, Cycling, Fencing, Juggling, the Band, the Dance Club, Taekwondo, and Rope Skipping. Service Groups include the Air Cadet Corps, Hong Kong Army Cadets, Girl Guides, Community Youth Club & Social Service Team, etc. Most activities are led by professional tutors and instructors. Other Learning Experiences (OLE) Periods are included in the curriculum to support the implementation of the New Senior Secondary Curriculum.
fac_no_of_classroom30
fac_school_facilities2 Basketball Courts, 2 Air-conditioned Covered Playgrounds, a School Hall, a Lecture Theatre, an Activity Centre, 26 Classrooms, 13 Special Rooms, 2 Remedial Teaching Rooms, 2 Computer Rooms, a Campus TV, a Space Theatre, a Multi-Media Learning Centre, a Visual Arts Computer Room, a Computerized Design & Technology Room, STEM Education Resources Centre, an English Corner, a Chinese Corner, a Library, Wisdom Reading Room, a Band Room and Studio, AeroSTREAM, Fencing Space, Roboverse, The Shot Practice Net, i-Maker Studio, a Study Room, a Parent-Teacher Association Centre (all of the above are air-conditioned and computerized).
fac_facility_for_special_educational_needsRamp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet and accessible public information / service counter.
others1. In recognition of its outstanding teaching quality, our school's Chinese Language team was honored with the 2024/25 Chief Executive's Award for Excellence in Teaching.
2.The Education Bureau (EDB) undertook the third External School Review (ESR) of our school in 2017. Following the previous ESR report, our school received excellent comments from the EDB. Our school demonstrated outstanding performance in the four main domains - School Sustainable Development, Student Performance, Learning and Teaching, and School Ethos and Student Support. This definitely confirmed the efforts and achievements of our teachers and students.
3. Since the founding of the school, 17 teachers have received excellent and outstanding teacher awards. In 2019, the school received the 15th Anniversary Outstanding School Award from The HKFEW. Many teachers have taken up positions in different education organizations and professional bodies.
4. In recent years, the school attained outstanding Value-added Performances in the HKDSE Examination, and many students received offers in JUPAS.
5. A number of students have shown excellence in various sports including rowing, basketball, football, dragon boat, cricket, breaking and softball. They have successfully become members of the Hong Kong Team or Hong Kong Youth Team and represented Hong Kong in overseas international competitions.
6. Focus on the development of the performing extra-curricular activities, and provide numerous performing platforms for students to practice what they learned.
direct_public_transportation_to_schoolMTR: Tseung Kwan O Station
Minibus (Route Origin): 103M (Clear Water Bay Second Beach); 108A (Tiu Keng Leng, Hang Hau North); 117A (On Tat)
Bus (Route Origin): 296A (Ngau Tau Kok, Kwun Tong); 296C (Sham Shui Po); 296D (Kowloon Station); 296M (Hang Hau); 290, 290A, 290X (Tsuen Wan West Station, Po Tat, On Tat); 692 (Central Exchange Square); 694 (Siu Sai Wan); 792M (Sai Kung); 796S (Ngau Tau Kok, Oscar by the Sea); 796X (Tsim Sha Tsui East); 796C (Nam Cheong); 798 (Fo Tan); E22A (AsiaWorld-Expo)