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Students also have academic subjects like Chinese, English, Mathematics, Integrated Science and Social Studies.
"Graduates of practical school will attain same basic language level of those mainstream junior secondary students," head of TWGHS Practical School, Miss Ng Shuk- Ying noted.
At the same time, they have opportunities to learn computer studies, accommodation and catering services, commercial studies, fashion and clothing, hair styling and seamanship.
These subjects aim at arousing learning interest of students and providing basic knowledge to them, Miss Ng said.
They can pursue further development in future, she said.
Extra learning programmes are organised after school. They are interest groups and complimentary studies.
Interest groups including soccer, tennis, guitar and folk songs are organised.
On the other hand, students can choose complementary studies.
They are short courses supplementing formal curriculum which aims at developing students' potential and preparing them for vocational training when they leave school.
Courses like silk-screening, repair and maintenance of air-conditioners, car maintenance and bakery had been organised and were well-received by students.
Most of the students join these activities voluntarily according to their interest. However, teachers and social workers will encourage passive students to take part.
"Counselling is very important in school," Miss Ng said.
An innovative 'Sun Campaign' was launched in TWGHS Practical School in February last year.
Each student will be given a special passport. Whenever they do something right, they will gain credits.
They are free to choose whether to exchange these credits for awards or cancellation of bad points.