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The School Care Subsidy Scheme 2014/15 is now accepting applications from schools. Applications must be received by February 18.
Organised by the Music Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the scheme aims to encourage music groups from local kindergartens, primary, secondary, special and tertiary schools to hold free music activities for the beneficiaries of registered social welfare organisations in Hong Kong. It is hoped that students will offer their good wishes and friendship to the underprivileged through musical performances, also enhancing social integration and harmony.
Scheme participants are encouraged to focus on music-based activities, but they can also combine music with other art forms so as to enrich the performances in a creative way. In addition to gaining performing experience and serving the community, students can also benefit by building up team spirit and their organisational ability through the activities.
A maximum subsidy of $2,000 will cover costs including transportation, allowances for professionals and other miscellaneous items for each performance at a social welfare organisation.
Successful applicants must complete their performances on or before June 30 this year. Outstanding teams will be invited to perform and share their experiences at the Gala Concert to be held between August and September at a Sino Group shopping mall. All participating schools will be awarded certificates of commendation at a presentation ceremony during the Gala Concert.
Applications will be evaluated according to the proposed activity's feasibility, ingenuity and interactive elements, as well as the music group's experience of organising and performing events for the underprivileged. The Music Office will notify applicants of their application numbers by fax within five working days upon receipt of their applications. Applicants who have not received the acknowledgement of application by February 27 should contact the Music Office to ensure that their applications have been successfully submitted.
Application forms are now available at all music centres of the Music Office or downloadable from the website: www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/mo/activities/care_and_concern_concert.html. Completed forms can be submitted by post, fax or in person to the Music Office Hong Kong Music Centre.
More than 160 schools have participated in the School Care Subsidy Scheme since it was launched in 2009. The scheme is sponsored by the Sino Group.
For enquiries about the scheme, please call 2596 0898 or 2582 5264.
Ends/Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Issued at HKT 11:00
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