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Hong Kong school opens at new Tai Po campus after deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze

Hong Kong school opens at new Tai Po campus after deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze
South China Morning Post Saturday 29 August 2026, 10:08 UTC By Kristen Cheung 1 min read
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Nearly 600 pupils and their teachers at a Hong Kong primary school closed after the deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze will be reunited at a newly renovated campus in Tai Po, ending months spent across two temporary sites. Tai Po Baptist Public School, formerly located near Wang Fuk Court, opened its new premises at Fu Shin Estate on Saturday, with pupils, teachers and parents expressing relief at finally having a settled place to reunite. The campus was formerly home to CCC Kei Ching Primary...

Nearly 600 pupils and their teachers at a Hong Kong primary school closed after the deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze will be reunited at a newly renovated campus in Tai Po, ending months spent across two temporary sites. Tai Po Baptist Public School, formerly located near Wang Fuk Court, opened its new premises at Fu Shin Estate on Saturday, with pupils, teachers and parents expressing relief at finally having a settled place to reunite. The campus was formerly home to CCC Kei Ching Primary School,... [Image text:] JAIsanS Tal Po Baptist Public School
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