Hong Kong Taoist Association Tang Hin Memorial Secondary School

Hong Kong Taoist Association Tang Hin Memorial Secondary School 香港道教聯合會鄧顯紀念中學
School view
Location
Choi Yuen Estate, Sheung Shui, New Territories, Hong Kong.
Information
Type	Subsidised school
Motto	"Grasp Principles, Cultivate Virtues" (明道立德)
Religious affiliation(s)	Taoism
Established	1982; 43 years ago (1982)
Oversight	Hong Kong Taoist Association
Enrolment	894[1]
Language	English
Website	https://www.tanghin.edu.hk

Hong Kong Taoist Association Tang Hin Memorial Secondary School (Chinese: 香港道教聯合會鄧顯紀念中學, abbreviated as THMSS) is a secondary school located in Choi Yuen Estate, Sheung Shui, Hong Kong. It is one of the most famous schools in Hong Kong and it is a band 1 school. It has a good academic result in the DSE exam. The main medium of instruction is English.

The school motto is "Grasp Principles, Cultivate Virtues" (明道立德).

History

The school was established in 1982. It is the second school owned by Hong Kong Taoist Association and it is the first secondary school of the association. At the time it was established, it was a band 5 secondary school with a modest reputation. But after the hard work of previous students, the school progressively made great improvements in examinations and it changed to a band 2 school later in 1997. After that, it has transformed into a band 1 school in 2003. Since then, the school has attained good exam results every year and has been one of the top schools in Hong Kong. Also, it is recognized as the best school in New Territories.^[citation needed] In 2007, 2008, and 2015, four students got 10A and 1 got 9 5** results in the Public Examination (HKCE)(HKAL)(HKDSE).

Subjects

• Chinese
• English
• Mathematics
• Life & Society
• Citizenship and Social Development
• Liberal Studies
• Integrated Science
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Computer Literacy
• Information & Communication Technology (Web Elective & Programming Elective)
• Economics
• Chinese Literature
• Chinese History
• History
• Geography
• BAFS (Business, Accounting and Financial Studies)
• Life Education
• Putonghua
• Visual Arts
• Music
• Physical Education

Principal

• Mr. Poon Huen Wai (From 1982 to 2007)
• Mr. Lau Chi Yuen (From 2007 to 2020)
• Mr. Wong Shun Tak (From 2020 until now)

Transport

The school is located next to Sheung Shui station, near Choi Yuen bus terminus.

See also

• Taoism
• Tao Te Ching
• Hong Kong Taoist Association

References

1. "Basic Information". HKTA Tang Hin Memorial Secondary School. Retrieved 17 April 2017.

External links

• Official website

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