EDB and SCOLAR organise Student Language Ambassador Programme: Self-directed Language Learning Fair (with photos)
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Addressing the opening ceremony, the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, emphasised that the EDB has always been committed to nurturing students' biliterate and trilingual abilities. The EDB has provided schools with the One-off Grant for Promotion of Self-directed Language Learning, helping schools to employ effective strategies to create an environment for students to learn and use languages.
Dr Choi said that the Student Language Ambassador Programme enables students to experience the joy of language learning through a wide range of diverse and enriching language activities, and that the theme of this Fair, "Language Life through Self-directed Learning", also provides an opportunity for Student Language Ambassadors to showcase their creativity and achievements. She encouraged the Student Language Ambassadors to continue to serve as role models both within and beyond the campus by taking the initiative in exploring learning opportunities in their daily lives. They are also encouraged to continually enhance their language proficiency while actively sharing and promoting their practical experience in language use, with a view to inspiring their peers to grow together.
At the ceremony, the Chairperson of SCOLAR, Dr Anissa Chan, highlighted that the Student Language Ambassador Programme is a significant initiative that has achieved great success with the active participation of Student Language Ambassadors. The Fair provides a collaborative platform for sharing effective strategies and showcasing schools' efforts in fostering a language-rich environment through self-directed learning. She also expressed gratitude to schools and teachers for their support in promoting biliteracy and trilingualism to the wider community.
The Student Language Ambassador Programme aims to build a platform for language practice for students across Hong Kong, encouraging them to explore and share the joy of learning Chinese and English, leverage peer motivation and interaction, and thereby promote the practical use of both languages in the community. The Programme has received an enthusiastic response, with 166 schools and over 2 700 students participating in the current school year.
The Fair attracted more than 500 (TBC) secondary and primary school principals, teachers, parents, students, and members of the public. Through a variety of language-themed booths and games, Student Language Ambassadors had the opportunity to demonstrate their language proficiency. The event also featured guest speakers, the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund, Mrs Cindy Chow, and a non-Chinese-speaking lawyer rooted in Hong Kong, Mr Mohan Datwani, who shared their personal journeys of striving for success. Their stories inspired students to harness the power of language as a bridge for communication, thereby unlocking boundless opportunities for the future.
As SCOLAR approaches its 30th anniversary, this event also marked the first public appearance of the Committee's new partner, Ming. Ming is a sparrow who, having worked hard to learn languages, has been invited to join hands with Student Language Ambassadors to encourage the public to make good use of both languages and learn with confidence, and to bravely immerse themselves and master languages proficiently, just like Ming.
For details of the Student Language Ambassador Programme and the latest news on SCOLAR's activities, please visit the SCOLAR website (scolarhk.edb.hkedcity.net/en/promotion_of_languages/sla.html) or social media pages.
Ends/Saturday, May 30, 2026
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