The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

     The Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Education visited the Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (HKAGE) today (June 26) to better understand its services for gifted students. 

     Members first received a briefing on HKAGE's educational programmes and services by the Executive Director of HKAGE, Prof Ng Tai-kai.  Members also took the opportunity to discuss with HKAGE's Board of Directors and Senior Management Team the challenges in developing gifted education in Hong Kong and its future plan in talent development.

     Members then met with alumni and student representatives to further understand how HKAGE's programmes could help them achieve self-actualisation, make the right choice for future development and unleash their talents to contribute to society. 

     Members participating in the visit included the Panel Chairman, Dr Chiang Lai-wan; Panel Deputy Chairman, Mr Ip Kin-yuen; and Panel members Dr Elizabeth Quat, Dr Lo Wai-kwok and Mr Shiu Ka-chun.
 

Ends/Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Issued at HKT 19:55

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