Gifted Programme
Aim
- To nurture outstanding students in the region and develop a good foundation for students’ future.
Target
- The top 20s P.5 students, having good results in English/Mathematics, and recommended by the Class Master/Mistress.
Content
- A school-based gifted programme which lasts for 1-2 years and is designed by experienced subject panels or teachers.
- The content connects the syllabus of primary school and secondary school
- The first part which starts in P6, focuses on English, Maths and Science, and covers training in experiments, problem-solving, logic and creativity.
- Teachers will recommend students to take international public exams in Mathematics, Science or English (ICAS/ Cambridge YLE)
- Course fee is exempted and students pay only 50% of Exam Fee.
*Students who get a Distinction in ICAS/13 Shields or above in Cambridge YLE, will be entitled to a refund of the exam fee as a reward.
Tung Teens Potential Development Subsidy Scheme
Aim
- To subsidise students to take part in different learning experiences and leadership training programmes in order to cultivate more leaders to Hong Kong society.
- To encourage different departments to look for potential students and develop their interests so they can be role models for others.
Offer opportunities for students to contribute to TCCS by applying what they have learnt.
Target
- S1-S6 students
Content
- A maximum of 20 students are entitled to the subsidy each year with a maximum amount of $60000 for all.
- The amount of subsidy depends on the funding amount of that year and the content of the course/training (The upper limit for individual subsidy can be up to 80% of the course fee. Subsidies are decided by the funding committee)
- Interested candidates can apply in the period between October and May every academic year. Students can apply for the courses, training and learning experience of the current year or the next academic year. All interested candidates must be students in TCCS at the time of applying for the subsidy.
- Students can actively seek recommendations from teachers in the related area when applying for the scheme. Interested candidates must submit a proposal stating the schedule of personal development and the plan on how to contribute to the school (with service hours not less than 8 hours). Interested candidates should obtain advice from teachers on the proposal before they submit their application. The service they may consider provided includes being a teaching assistant for school training teams or a school club.
- The approved subsidy will be effective for 12 months.
