Tag: education

Education Bureau alerts schools and public to bogus phone call **************************************************************      The Education Bureau (EDB) today (April 19) called on schools and the public to stay vigilant against a bogus phone call that falsely claims to be made by a staff member of the EDB.        The EDB has received multiple school reports in these few days that the school had received a phone call from a person who claimed to be a staff member of the EDB, informing that the Under Secretary for Education will inspect the school and requesting the school to make arrangements and ... Read more

Education Bureau launches 4Rs Mental Health Charter (with photos) *****************************************************************      The Education Bureau (EDB) held the 4Rs Mental Health Charter Launching Ceremony cum Briefing Session today (April 12), marking the commencement of the 4Rs Mental Health Charter (the Charter) for the 2024/25 school year.        Speaking at the Launching Ceremony, the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, said that a harmonious and friendly school environment, a diligent and enthusiastic team of teachers, as well as healthy family relationships and lifestyles, are essential conditions for cultivating a positive new generation.        In order to promote mental health in schools in a more comprehensive and ... Read more

Education changes lives behind bars ***********************************      The Correctional Services Department’s recently established Ethics College is helping to transform the lives of adults in custody by offering full-time educational opportunities that allow them to attain accredited qualifications.        News.gov.hk spoke to two students from the college to find out how, after a semester, they have progressed in their studies and in their plans for the future.        The story is available at www.news.gov.hk/eng/feature/ today (February 4) in text and video format.

Speech by SCS at Education & Careers Expo 2024 (English only) (with photos) ***************************************************************************      Following is the speech by the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, at the opening ceremony of the Education & Careers Expo 2024 organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre this morning (January 25):   Margaret (Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Ms Margaret Fong), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,        Good morning. It is my great pleasure to join you for the opening of this year’s Education & Careers Expo.      This is in ... Read more

 NJ MED, a leading global education research NGO, has released its highly anticipated Third Quarter Rankings for 2023, shedding light on the educational performance of nations worldwide. These rankings are a critical tool for the United Nations (UN) in its mission to promote and support education initiatives on a global scale. The NJ MED Third Quarter Rankings, which focus on nations that submit their annual education data to the United Nations, provide valuable insights into the state of education across the globe. Despite only 25% of nations participating, the results are indicative of broader trends and key areas that demand ... Read more