CARMEL PAK U SECONDARY SCHOOL
CARMEL PAK U SECONDARY SCHOOL

ESTATE SECONDARY SCHOOL N0 1 TAI YUEN ESTATE TAI PO NEW TERRITORIES

To provide Christian whole-person education, nurturing the moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic and spiritual aspects of the students, and realizing their potentials.

Overview
TAI PO
Secondary
Aided / CO-EDUCATIONAL

Secondary School Profile

Supervisor / Chairman of Management Committee Mr. Wu Ting Pang, Sunny
School Head Dr. Wong Wai Keung
Finance Type Aided
Session Whole Day
Student Gender Co-educational
Sponsoring Body Evangelical School Development Inc Ltd.
Religion Protestantism / Christianity
Year of Commencement of Operation 1979
School Motto Self-discipline through the understanding of the Word, Service to mankind through faithfulness to the Lord.
Area Occupied by the School About 8,000 Sq. M

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S2 -
S3 -
S4 -
S5 -
S6 -
Parent-Teacher Association Fee (Annual) "$40"
Student Union / Association Fee "$15"
Approved Charges for non-standard items -
Other Charges 0

Number of teaching posts in the approved establishment 55
Total number of teachers in the school 55
Qualifications and professional training (%)
Teacher Certificate / Diploma in Education 93%
Bachelor Degree 0%
Master/ Doctorate Degree or above 56%
Special Education Training 47%
Years of Experience (%)
0 - 4 years 36%
5 - 9 years 0%
10 years or above 64%

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

S.1 - S.3
Chinese as the medium of instruction Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua, Biblical Knowledge, Music, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Design & Technology
English as the medium of instruction English Language, Mathematics, Information & Communication Technology, Integrated Science (F.1 & F.2), Physics (F.3), Chemistry (F.3), Biology (F.3), History, Geography, Life and Society (F.1 & F.2), Economics & Business (F.3)
Adopt a different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum -
S.4 - S.6
Chinese as the medium of instruction Chinese Language, Chinese Literature, Chinese History, Citizenship and Social Development, Biblical Knowledge, Music, Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, History, Information & Communication Technology, Economics, 'Business, Accounting & Financial Studies'
Adopt a different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum -

Language Policy 1. English as the main medium of instruction (please refer to the subjects offered in 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 for details); <br>2. To emphasize biliterate and trilingual proficiency.
Learning and Teaching Strategies 1. To organize a great variety of academic activities;<br>2. To join a wide range of academic competitions outside the school so as to broaden students’ horizons and enhance peer learning.
School-based curriculum 1. Electives: 3X. <br> 2. Curriculum highlights: We cultivate high-order thinking skills through subject learning.
Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity 1. To motivate students’ participation in academic, moral, religious, and extra-curricular activities through our Carmel Pak U Award Scheme.<br>2. Enhancements programs for high-achievers and low achievers.<br>3. To cater for the special needs of students through Student Support Team.<br>4. To create a caring campus ethos through Student Counsellor Scheme.
Approach to Integrated Education 1. The student support team is composed of the Guidance Master, the SEN Coordinator, Chinese language teacher, and teaching assistant.<br>2. We screen out suspected SEN and refer them to educational psychologist for evaluation.<br>3. With the Whole School Approach, we encourage class teachers, subject panels and teachers to formulate support measures for SEN, and invite parents, school social workers and educational psychologist to attend case meetings for follow-up work.<br>4. We recruit teaching assistant to provide support services and purchase professional services like social training group and speech therapy group.<br>5. We provide special examination arrangements for students with SEN and provide a Summary of Support for Student to parents.
Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Home-School Co-operation Parent Teacher Association regularly organizes seminars, workshops, picnics to enhance home-school co-operation.
School Ethos We set high standards for student discipline. Through clear regulations and strict enforcement, we cultivate in students a self-disciplined and law-abiding spirit. Our students are praised for their decent behaviours and good attitudes.
School Development Plan 1. Holding fast to the ideal of Christian whole-person education, we emphasize spiritual formation and aim to infuse virtues and knowledge into students, so they can rectify social evils and contribute to the well-being of society.<br>2. We cultivate in students a spirit of independent yet communal learning.
Teacher Professional Training and Development Teachers participate in EDB training courses and school-based staff development activities.
Life-wide Learning 1. Activities organized by Student Union, Houses and Form Associations.<br>2. A great variety of academic, civic & moral education, religious, and recreational activities organized by about 40 extra-curricular activities.