ECC recognises environmental protection efforts of Hong Kong green schools (with photos)
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The Environmental Campaign Committee (ECC) today (October 24) held a presentation ceremony for winning schools under the 14th Hong Kong Green School Award (HKGSA) in recognition of their dedicated efforts in environmental protection and the promotion of "waste less" practices among stakeholders. This year, 58 schools received the Green School Award while 10 schools won the Waste Less School Award (see Annex for the list of awardees).
In the primary and secondary school categories of the 14th HKGSA, the schools underwent assessments according to four criteria, namely Environmental Policy and Campus Environment, Environmental Management Measures, Environmental Education Plan and Implementation, and Environmental Education Effectiveness. After verification, schools meeting the benchmark scores in the relevant assessment criteria were presented with the Green School Gold, Silver or Bronze Award. Among a total of 230 entries this year, five primary schools and four secondary schools received the Gold Award, six primary schools and eight secondary schools received the Silver Award, and 16 primary schools and seven secondary schools received the Bronze Award. Schools receiving the Hong Kong Green School title were referred to compete for the 2016 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence in the Schools Sector.
In the pre-school category, assessment was made according to four criteria, namely Environmental Infrastructure, Environmental Management, Environmental Education, and Parents' Participation in Environmental Activities. This year, 12 award-winning pre-schools among 50 entries were presented with cash prizes of $5,000.
Launched in 2000, the HKGSA has attracted the participation of 824 schools in total. The scheme, sponsored by the Environment and Conservation Fund, aims to encourage schools to formulate a school environmental policy and implement an environmental management plan. The scheme also aims to enhance environmental awareness, help to develop an environment-friendly attitude and promote green practices among school managers, teachers, non-teaching staff, students and their families. For details about the HKGSA, please visit the ECC's Schools Go Green website at school.ecc.org.hk.
Officiating at today's presentation ceremony were the Under Secretary for the Environment, Ms Christine Loh; the Permanent Secretary for the Environment/Director of Environmental Protection, Mr Donald Tong; the Deputy Secretary for Education, Dr Catherine Chan; and the Convenor of the ECC Education Working Group, Mr Hui Yung-chung. Representatives from co-organisers, namely the Education University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Productivity Council and the Vocational Training Council, also joined the event.
Ends/Monday, October 24, 2016
Issued at HKT 17:00
Issued at HKT 17:00
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