SED visits Southern District (with photos)

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     The Secretary for Education, Mr Eddie Ng Hak-kim, visited Southern District this afternoon (April 24), where he met with members of Southern District Council and called on teachers and students of a secondary school and a post-secondary institution.

     Accompanied by the District Officer (Southern), Mr Chow Chor-tim, Mr Ng first went to Southern District Council and met with its Chairman, Dr Chu Ching-hong, Vice-chairman Mr Chan Fu-ming and other council members on various education and local issues.

     Mr Ng then went to the Hotel and Tourism Institute (HTI) in Pokfulam, where he toured its facilities and chatted with students to learn more about their study life and career plans.

     The HTI of the Vocational Training Council houses a variety of training facilities including a training restaurant, a training hotel and a training spa. It provides full-time certificate and diploma programmes for school leavers of Secondary Three and Secondary Six, as well as supervisory and skills upgrading programmes for in-service professionals. By serving real customers, students can gain valuable practical experience and prepare themselves for entering the hotel and tourism industry.

     Mr Ng then visited Aberdeen Technical School. At its STEM Education Centre, he was briefed by the school principal and teachers on their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) curriculum and learning activities, such as laser and plasma cutting techniques.

     Mr Ng pointed out that in support of schools to promote STEM education, the Education Bureau announced last month that a grant of $200,000 would be offered to each secondary school within this school year. Schools could make use of the grant flexibly to start or enhance school-based STEM education catering for the interests and needs of their students, such as procuring resources, organising activities, and supporting students to participate in related local, national and international competitions.

     Mr Ng also observed student activities and visited dormitories to learn more about students' study and campus life.

Ends/Monday, April 24, 2017
Issued at HKT 18:00

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The Secretary for Education, Mr Eddie Ng Hak-kim (second left in row facing camera), holds a meeting with Southern District Council today (April 24) to exchange views on various education and local issues.

The Secretary for Education, Mr Eddie Ng Hak-kim (left) visits a room at the training hotel of the Hotel and Tourism Institute and listens to an introduction by a graduate trainee, accompanied by the Chairman of the Southern District Council, Dr Chu Ching-hong (centre).

The Secretary for Education, Mr Eddie Ng Hak-kim (centre right) chats with students at the Hotel and Tourism Institute.

The Secretary for Education, Mr Eddie Ng Hak-kim (second left) watches a demonstration of plasma cutting at the STEM Education Centre of Aberdeen Technical School, accompanied by the Chairman of the Southern District Council, Dr Chu Ching-hong (right).