HONG KONG TAOIST ASSOCIATION THE YUEN YUEN INSTITUTE NO.2 SECONDARY SCHOOL
HONG KONG TAOIST ASSOCIATION THE YUEN YUEN INSTITUTE NO.2 SECONDARY SCHOOL

FU SHIN ESTATE TAI PO NEW TERRITORIES

Our 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.

Overview
TAI PO
Secondary
Aided / CO-EDUCATIONAL

Secondary School Profile

Supervisor / Chairman of Management Committee Dr. Chan Kwok Chiu (BBS, MH, JP)
School Head Mr. Lam Kwong Fai
Finance Type Aided
Session Whole Day
Student Gender Co-educational
Sponsoring Body Hong Kong Taoist Association
Religion Taoism
Year of Commencement of Operation 1988
School Motto (Please refer to Chinese version)
Area Occupied by the School About 5,011 Sq. M

S1 -
S2 -
S3 -
S4 -
S5 -
S6 -
Parent-Teacher Association Fee (Annual) "$70"
Student Union / Association Fee "$30"
Approved Charges for non-standard items School Facilities Fee: $400
Other Charges 0

Number of teaching posts in the approved establishment 58
Total number of teachers in the school 59
Qualifications and professional training (%)
Teacher Certificate / Diploma in Education 100%
Bachelor Degree 0%
Master/ Doctorate Degree or above 41%
Special Education Training 50%
Years of Experience (%)
0 - 4 years 28%
5 - 9 years 13%
10 years or above 59%

S1 Number of classes 4
S2 Number of classes 4
S3 Number of classes 4
S4 Number of classes 4
S5 Number of classes 5
S6 Number of classes 4

S.1 - S.3
Chinese as the medium of instruction Chinese Language, Putonghua, Chinese History, Religious/Ethical Education, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Chinese Literature (S.3)
English as the medium of instruction English Language
Adopt a different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum Mathematics, Science* (S.1 to S.3) (S.3 including Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Computer Literacy*, Civic, Economic & Society(S.1), Life & Society (S.2 & S.3), Geography (S.3), History (S.3), Business & Accounting (S.3), Design & Technology, Home Economics, Music ( S.3), English Drama (S.1)
S.4 - S.6
Chinese as the medium of instruction HKDSE Core Subjects: Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development; HKDSE Elective Subjects: Physical Education (DSE), Visual Arts, Chinese Literature, Chinese History, History, "Tourism & Hospitality Studies"; Non-Public Exam Subjects: Physical Education Lessons, Aesthetic Development (S.5), Religious/Ethical Education (S.4).
English as the medium of instruction English Language
Adopt a different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum Mathematics (with Extended Part Module 2), Physics, Chemistry, Biology, "Information & Communication Technology", "Business, Accounting & Financial Studies", Geography, Economics.

Language Policy 1. To provide more chances for students to use English, Science, Mathematics and Computer Literacy are supplemented by Extended Learning Activities in English in some classes. <br>2. Students will be assigned to the classes according to their Pre-Secondary attainment test results and the students / parents’ preferences. <br>3. Students, based on their overall subjects’ grades, especially the English subject’s grade, may apply to study in the classes which mainly use English as the MOI when promoted to Secondary 3 or 4.
Learning and Teaching Strategies 1. Lessons are designed to be student-based and interactive; and assignments are diversified.<br>2. Emphasis has been placed on catering for learner differences; remedial and enhancement measures are taken in this regard. <br>3. A diversified NSS curriculum with 13 electives is provided to satisfy the various interests and needs of the students. In addition, a third language, Japanese is introduced as an option for students to choose from. Both Chinese and English classes are offered in some subjects.
School-based curriculum 1. Electives: 3X. A total of 100 combinations of subjects are available for students’ selection.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: School-based curriculum is adopted for computer literacy, religious education and ethical education, and design and technology.
Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity 1. There are split groups in the core subjects. <br>2. There are enhancement and remedial schemes in the English, Chinese and Mathematics departments. <br>3. Teachers adjust the curriculum and the teaching methods according to students' needs.<br>4. Tutorial / remedial classes are provided to those students with weak foundation.<br>5. Various measures are implemented to cater for those students with special educational needs.
Approach to Integrated Education The school adopts the "Whole School Approach to Integrated Education" model to promote integrated education. We formulate a "School Based Integrated Education Policy", and establish a SEN Team to provide support for students with special learning needs. The school uses the "School Support Grant" to provide support services for students. Through teachers training, staff meetings, case meetings, class observations, and individual interviews, the school assists teachers to identify students with special learning needs and understand the characteristics and needs of the students so as to make appropriate coordination and support.<br>
Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Home-School Co-operation Close communication with parents is maintained through newsletters, gatherings and joint activities with the Parent-Teacher Association. We aim at developing a close relationship with parents so as to elicit their co-operation and partnership in educating our students and supporting the school events.
School Ethos 1. Our students are well-mannered and they have been commended by the public for being friendly and amiable; neat and tidy.<br>2. A Life Skills training programme and a teenage growth project are carried out so as to foster students' holistic development.<br>3. An 'Academy for the elderly' was established for the implementation of the school-based Service Learning Project. It is hoped that our students can learn to care about their community, being willing to serve and be committed through participating in this project.
School Development Plan 1. To raise students’ eagerness to learn and develop the habit of self-directed learning.<br>2. To reinforce teachers’ professional development and enhance teaching effectiveness.<br>3. To promote positive thinking, strengthen the sense of belonging and foster the importance of following rules.
Teacher Professional Training and Development The school strives for excellence, implementing lesson study exercises to enhance the staff members' teaching effectiveness.<br><br>Enrich professionalism through Teacher Professional Training & Development, Active participation in different external professional development projects.
Life-wide Learning Comprehensive and diversified activities are provided for students. There are about 46 activity clubs, in particular, clubs such as HK Air Cadet Corps, the Archery Club, the Cross-country Team, the Handball Team, the Volleyball Team, the Chinese Orchestra, the Western Orchestra, the Guitar Class, the Wooden drum Club, the Jazz Club, Sign language, guitar, VR production, coffee tasting, magic, comic book, the Computer Game Programming Club, the Gymnastics Club, the Magicians' Club, the Pressed flower Club, the Card Game Club, Taekwondo Club, fire-free cooking Club and Chinese calligraphy Club are popular with our students.