The Secretary for Education, Mr Kevin Yeung and the Permanent Secretary for Education, Ms Michelle Li met representatives from secondary and primary school councils and school heads associations this afternoon (August 27) to exchange views on arrangements for the new school year. The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, also attended the meeting to express her care and support to schools.

     For the prevention and control of COVID-19, all secondary and primary students will learn from home with the support of schools upon commencement of the new school year on September 1.

     The Chief Executive and the Secretary for Education thanked all principals and teachers for designing and arranging suitable teaching activities including online lessons for students. They also listened to the views from the school head representatives on resumption of face-to-face classes.

     The Education Bureau (EDB) is closely monitoring the development of the epidemic and seeking advice from medical experts. The bureau will make an announcement and inform schools early to allow them to make better preparation once a decision on resumption of face-to-face classes is made.

Ends/Thursday, August 27, 2020
Issued at HKT 22:22

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