EDB and EdUHK jointly organise 4Rs Mental Health Professional Exchange Day cum Peer Power - Student Gatekeeper Training Programme Achievement Sharing (with photos)
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Speaking at the opening ceremony, Dr Choi said that the EDB has always been committed to promoting mental health on campuses. She noted that the 4Rs Mental Health Charter (4Rs Charter) launched in the 2024/25 school year emphasises the integration of four core elements: Rest, Relaxation, Relationship and Resilience. This initiative aims to foster a caring school atmosphere in a holistic manner and comprehensively enhance students' mental health. Currently, over 96 per cent of schools across Hong Kong have participated in the 4Rs Charter, demonstrating the education sector's strong support and the importance placed on students' physical and mental well-being.
Dr Choi pointed out that promoting student mental health relies on cross-sectoral and cross-professional collaboration. She expressed her hope that everyone, inspired by new insights, would continue to work together with love, passion, determination and action to co-create healthy and happy campuses.
The event featured achievement sharing from the Peer Power Programme. Through booth activities, students shared their achievements in promoting mental health on campuses. All booths at the venue were designed and hosted by the Peer Leaders. The booths were thoughtfully and diversely designed, featuring interactive games or handicraft activities, thereby practising mental health through experiential learning and reinforcing the concept of a student-led approach to promoting mental health in schools.
Dr Choi extended special thanks to the principals, teachers and students of the schools participating in this school year's Peer Power Programme for their active promotion of student mental health and their spirit of mutual care and help on campus. She gave full recognition to students' efforts and dedication when visiting the booths of the Peer Leaders and listening to students' sharing. She also encouraged the Peer Leaders to continue playing fully their role in peer support and promoting mental health within their schools.
Apart from the booths hosted by students, experts from various sectors, including university professors, educational psychologists, clinical psychologists, senior social workers and school principals were also invited to serve as guest speakers for the workshops and seminars today. The content covered the growth mindset, experiences of applying mindfulness on campuses, enhancing the mental health of teachers and students through creativity and play, promoting sleep and well-being among adolescents, mental health in the artificial intelligence era, and supporting the emotional well-being of students with special educational needs.
Ends/Friday, July 10, 2026
Issued at HKT 18:35
Issued at HKT 18:35
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