The Secretary for Education, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (September 6) visited Eastern District to learn more about secondary school students' campus life at the start of a new school year and young people participating in community activities. He also exchanged views with members of Eastern District Council (EDC).
      
     Accompanied by the District Officer (Eastern), Mr Simon Chan, and the EDC Chairman, Mr Wong Kin-pan, Mr Yeung first called at CNEC Lau Wing Sang Secondary School in Chai Wan, where he was briefed by the school principal and teachers on the school development plan.
      
     Next year will mark the school's 20th anniversary. Its work targets for the 2018/19 school year include creating a reading atmosphere for developing students' reading abilities and interest, enriching English learning and teaching, and helping students develop a sense of responsibility, resilience and leadership.
      
     Mr Yeung toured the school's English café, reference library for teachers and school library for students to learn more about the teaching and learning arrangements. At the school activity centre he chatted with student leaders and activity ambassadors, and listened to their reflections on daily school life.
      
     Mr Yeung also visited the Jockey Club Shaukiwan Youth S.P.O.T. of the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups. He toured different facilities and also took the opportunity to enjoy a musical instrument performance and art works presentation by youths, and listened to their views. Mr Yeung was pleased that the young people could connect with their peers, relax and develop their own interests in such a cozy place. He encouraged them to continue to explore their potential, equip themselves well and realise their dreams in the future.
      
     Mr Yeung then went to the EDC to exchange views with EDC members on education and other district issues.

Ends/Thursday, September 6, 2018
Issued at HKT 17:15

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