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Further Studies and Careers Guidance Museum of Korea, K-Star Road and Korean Postage Stamp Museum in
 To prepare students for better future planning, we have modified the Life South Korea.
Planning Courses for S.3 to S.5 students which cover the topics of aptitude
test, cultivation of learning habits, the skills of goal realization, stress Extra-curricular Activities
management and career insights.  Students have played an active role in voluntary work with 237 of whom taking
 We have arranged activities in regard to further studies and careers part in 43 events, which contribute to a total of 1689.5 participation hours
guidance, such as the introduction of JUPAS to S.6 students, the on-site throughout the year. The activities include the ‘Hong Kong-China Integration’
talk on ‘Further Studies in Taiwan’ given by manager Mr Chu Xiao-ming campaign, the ‘Green Carnival’ held by the Rotary Club of Tai Po, the voluntary
and Professor Wang Ming-chen from the Office of International and Cross- services regarding animal care and Rotary HK Ultramarathon, the ‘Leadership
Training Programme’ organized by Community Youth Club, the Open Day of Tai
Strait Education of Chung Yuan Christian University, the visit to Youth Po Baptist Church Social Service, the ‘Neighbourhood New Year Dinner’, ‘Rice
College, the Open Days of different institutions which include the Hotel giving’ and ‘Feature Walk in Tai Po’ organized by the Hong Kong Federation of
and Tourism Institute, the Chinese Culinary Institute and the International Youth Groups to help the low-income families, elderly persons who live alone,
Culinary Institute, the Applied Learning Talk for S.4 students and parents, newly-immigrated students and people in need.
the on-site talk on ‘University Programmes and Further Studies Information  A wide range of extra-curricular activities were held, such as Dress Casual Day
of Singapore’ delivered by SIM Global Education, the introduction of organized by the Community Chest, our a cappella team’s performance in the
electives in senior forms for S.3 students, the talk on ‘Elective Selection’ on Basic Law Promotion Carnival, the BOCHK Badminton Ambassador School
S.3 Parents’ Evening and the Kindergarten Replacement Programme. Demonstrations Programme 2016-2017 in which elite badminton athletes had
 Several Applied Learning (ApL) Courses, which include Western Cuisine, a friendly match with our school badminton team members, the exhibitions
Hospitality Services in Practice, Fashion and Image Design, the Essentials ‘Ceremony and Celebration – The Grand Weddings of the Qing Emperors’ and
‘Fashion + Paper, Scissors and Rock’ shown in the Hong Kong Heritage Museum,
of Dramatic Arts, Aviation Studies, Fundamental Cosmetology, Taking a the Exhibition of Secondary School Students’ Creative Visual Arts Work and the
Chance on Dance, Childcare and Education as well as Sports and Fitness ‘Super Food Cooking Competition’.
Coaching, have been offered to cater for different learning needs and give  The Physical Education Panel has organized a variety of sports events, including
students career insights. S.1 Cross-country Training Course, ‘Sport For All Day’ activity, sportACT Award
 We have offered assistance to the Student Association when organizing Scheme and School Physical Fitness Award Scheme to encourage students to
the Student Association Election Day, Teachers’ Day, the teacher-student exercise regularly.
forum, inter-class competitions and Halloween Cosplay Contest.  We provide 42 extra-curricular activities which cover the areas of academic, sports,
arts, interests and services.
Moral and Civic Education  14 club meetings, which are called every other week, have been held by each
school club throughout the year.
 In order to raise students’ awareness of environmental protection, we have  Life-wide Learning (LWL) activities were organized, such as the Outdoor Learning
held the monthly Perfect Classroom Competition, waste paper recycling Day, Athletics Meeting, post-exam activities, inter-house competitions and teacher-
and waste categorization activities. In addition, our Environmental student competitions.
Protection Prefects have facilitated environmental protection at school after
their keen participation in the ‘Sha Tin Community Green Station’ activity Closer Liaison with the Community and Parents
co-organized by the World Green Organization and the Environmental  We organized different events in conjunction with the Parent-Teacher Association
Protection Department. (PTA), including S.1 Parents’ Day, S.1 Family Communication Skills Workshop,
 Having the themes in regard to goal setting, thanksgiving, proper manner, the ‘Cautious Use of Electronic Media’ talk for S.1 students, 15 Anniversary Poon
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positive thinking and protection of the less advantaged, S.1 and S.2 moral Choi Feast, the S.3-S.6 Parents’ Evening cum NSS Curriculum Talk organized
education lessons were scheduled on Tuesday class periods in September, by the Further Studies and Careers Guidance Committee, Tai Po School Works
November, January, March and May respectively. Teachers made use of Exhibition, the Old Textbooks and Uniforms Donation Scheme, the PTA Meeting,
the tailor-made teaching materials, videos and current issues to implement Teachers’ Day, Parents’ Day, New Year Gathering, post-exam family trip and the
value education. Prize-giving Ceremony.
 To strengthen students’ civic awareness, we have held two Blood Donation  Students and parents can view e-circulars via their mobile applications. Meanwhile,
Days, the monthly Flag Raising Ceremony and the inter-class noticeboard the Parents Electronic Communication System has been updated so as to foster
design competition throughout the year. In the meantime, students could parents’ understanding of their children’s performances at school and strengthen
mutual cooperation to nurture moral values.
keep abreast of current issues through display boards and daily news  Parent managers have been nominated through election and they attend three IMC
broadcast. Students also had a chance to visit Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum meetings every year.
and attended the post-visit talk offered by the Tai Po Committee on the  The PTA has nominated several parents to be the members of the ‘Business
Promotion of Civic Education. Dr Simon-Hoey Lee was invited to host a Supervision Committee’ in order to select lunch service provider, supervise the
talk on Basic Law. quality of lunchboxes and the operation of school coach, tuck shop, bookstore and
 We have purchased thermal carts, rice steamers, refrigerators and uniform supplier.
microwave ovens for students to reheat and store their lunchboxes.  Alumni activities have been organized.
Governmental health information has been put on the noticeboards for their  We have strived for closer liaison with the community through our publications
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reference. like The 15 Anniversary Publication, School Prospectus, two issues of our
 Students visited South Korea to learn the latest development of Korean Chinese school newspaper Sun Zone, two issues of our English newspaper
SunDayz, Students’ Anthology and the Graduation Publication.
culture and economy in attractions which included the former presidential
residence Cheongwadae, Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk
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