Chairperson and members of Curriculum Development Council appointed
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The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, said, "Professor Isabella Poon Wai-yin is currently Provost and Wei Lun Professor of Statistics at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She has vast experience in teaching, research and administration. Since assuming the role of Chairperson of the CDC in 2023, Professor Poon has demonstrated her exceptional leadership and professional expertise by guiding the CDC to uphold the 'Led by Professionals' principle, actively promoting the ongoing renewal and optimisation of the school curriculum, which includes updating the Primary Education Curriculum Guide, Curriculum Guide for Special Schools, Primary Humanities Curriculum Guide, and Science (Primary 1 - 6) Curriculum Guide, as well as optimising the curricula and assessments of various senior secondary elective subjects, thereby creating space for students and catering for learner diversity."
The Government also reappointed 15 members and appointed five new members to the CDC for a term of two years, ending on August 31, 2027.
Dr Choi thanked the outgoing members, Professor Ching Wai-ki, Ms Hui Ha-mei, Mr Lee Wai-hung, Mr Shek Wai-keung and Professor Cindy Sit Hui-ping, for their invaluable contributions to curriculum development in Hong Kong during their tenure.
"The Education Bureau (EDB) will continue to provide full support to the work of the CDC and listen to their valuable advice on matters relating to curriculum development," she said.
The CDC comprises members drawn from diverse sectors, including academics from universities and tertiary institutions, frontline principals and teachers, professionals in the business and technology fields, and representation from parents. Their participation is conducive to providing views and suggestions on promoting student learning effectiveness and fostering their whole-person development.
The membership list of the CDC with effect from September 1, 2025, is as follows:
Chairperson
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Professor Isabella Poon Wai-yin
Non-official Members
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Ms Chan Mei-kuen
Mr Cheng Ka-ho
Ms Cheuk Ting-yan*
Professor Cheung Chak-chung
Mr Eugene Fong Yick-jin
Dr Kam Wai-keung*
Mr Kwan Chi-hang*
Mr Kwok Lung-kei
Ms Lai Wan-yim*
Professor Lau Chi-pang*
Ms Lee Yi-ying
Ms Mandy Leung Man-yee
Mr Li Kin-man
Professor Lo Ming-tung
Ms Ng Kai-kwan
Professor Johnny Poon Ming-lun
Mr Paul Tai Lun
Ms Ting Wing-sze
Dr Wong Ching-yung
Dr Yip Chi-sio
Ex-officio Members
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Principal Assistant Secretary (Curriculum Development) of the EDB, also the Vice-chairperson of the CDC
Chairperson of the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority Council or his/her representative
Representatives from other Divisions of the EDB
*new members
Ends/Friday, August 29, 2025
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