2024/2025 Newsletter No. 1
2024/2025 HKAHSS Newsletter No. 1
Table of Contents
3 January 2025
- HKAHSS 60th Anniversary: Hong Kong Education Colloquium (HKEC) 2025 cum Celebration Luncheon (17/1)
- HKAHSS 60th Anniversary Kick-off Ceremony cum Annual General Meeting 2024
- Executive Committee and Co-opted Members 2024/25
- Task Groups 2024/25
- Ad-hoc Committees 2024/25
- Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) Festival 2024/25
- Staff Professional Development Services 2024/25
- Membership Drive and WhatsApp Broadcasting Messages
Dear Colleagues,
Greetings! On behalf of the Executive Committee, I’m excited to extend warm wishes for a healthy and successful year ahead in our principals’ community. May 2025 be filled with enriching experiences for both students and educators, fostering professional growth and meaningful connections among colleagues. Let’s start the new year by diving into the following encouraging report:
- HKAHSS 60th Anniversary: Hong Kong Education Colloquium (HKEC) 2025 cum Celebration Luncheon (17/1)
We are thrilled to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Hong Kong Association of the Heads of Secondary Schools (HKAHSS) with the upcoming event: The HKAHSS 60th Anniversary Hong Kong Education Colloquium (HKEC) 2025. Themed “Raising the Bar: To Go Above and Beyond (上下求索．跨高越遠),” this significant occasion will take place on 17 January 2025 (Friday) at The Mira Hong Kong. Join us as we reflect on our journey, honor our achievements, and explore new horizons in secondary education together with educators and leaders from across the region. Here are the details:
The Aim of the HKEC 2025 is to provide a platform for local and international scholars to discuss the most pressing debates in education today, to gain insights for our education community and illuminate our way for future secondary education in Hong Kong.
The Theme of the HKEC 2025 is “Raising the Bar: To Go Above and Beyond”. The central theme champions exceeding present educational standards to achieve excellence across various facets of education, detailed through the following sub-themes:
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- Academic (Curriculum): Reinventing the curriculum to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability, utilizing interdisciplinary teaching and technology to personalize learning and prepare students.
- Students’ Development (Pastoral Care, Mental Health): Focusing on the whole student, this sub-theme integrates support for personal growth and mental health alongside academics, ensuring a supportive environment for students to prosper comprehensively.
- Professionalism (Teacher/Principal Leadership; Succession): Highlighting the critical role of school leadership, this sub-theme advocates for ongoing professional development, a collaborative culture, and strategic leadership succession to sustain excellence.
The 3 sub-themes are intricately connected to the main theme, each playing a significant role in propelling the education sector towards greater heights. By focusing on enhancing curriculum delivery, ensuring the well-being and development of students, and fostering professionalism among educators, the goal is to not just raise the bar, but to create an educational experience that is truly above and beyond current standards.
Why attend the HKEC 2025? We hope that the professional dialogues developed in the HKEC 2025 can lead us to look for way forward for Hong Kong’s education; to meet new makers; to share ideas, experiences and best practices for education; to explore new trends and discover innovative solutions.
Whom is the HKEC 2025 for? The HKEC 2025 brings together all stakeholders including principals, vice-principals, teachers, school-sponsoring bodies, government officials, university scholars, parents and NGOs. We hope to create an interactive setting for dialogues throughout the sessions.
Details of the Hong Kong Education Colloquium (HKEC) 2025 are as follows:
Date : 17 January 2025 (Friday)
Time : 8:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 2:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Venue : The Ballroom, 18/F, The Mira Hong Kong, 118-130 Nathan Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon
What are the highlights? It is our honour and privilege to have three distinguished keynote speakers from Mainland and Overseas: Mr. Lu Zhiwen to speak on ‘Reinventing the Curriculum for Future-ready Learners’; Professor Dianne Vella-Brodrick on ‘Balancing Academics and Student Well-being’ and Professor Andy Hargreaves on ‘Empowering Educational Leaders: Building a Legacy of Excellence’. We are grateful to have many renowned local speakers to join us in the various sharing sessions. The panel includes Professor Cheng Kai-ming, SBS, JP, Professor Hau Kit-tai, BBS, MH, JP, Professor John Lee Chi-kin, JP and Professor Wong Kwok-yin.
The HKAHSS 60th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon will also be held as follows:
Date : 17 January 2025 (Friday)
Time : 12:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Venue : The Ballroom, 18/F, The Mira Hong Kong, 118-130 Nathan Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon
How to join?
Your participation would be very important in making the HKEC 2025 a success. We have attached the schedule of programme and the biographies of speakers. Please return the Registration Form via the below link or by fax to 2691 5406 on or before 8 January 2025 (Wednesday).
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/4g7Q81w
For enquiries, please contact Mr. Wan Ka-kit Andy on 2692 2161.
Notification email will be sent to you as a confirmation of successful registration.
- HKAHSS 60th Anniversary Kick-off Ceremony cum Annual General Meeting 2024
Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024 took place on 29 November 2024, featuring Dr. the Honourable LAM Ching-choi, SBS, JP 林正財醫生, as our keynote speaker. He addressed the theme “Raising the Bar: To Go Above and Beyond 上下求索．跨高越遠 – Unity in Community: Empowering Well-being in Schools 同心同行：共建校園幸福感提升教育質量”. In his remarks, Dr. Lam shared his personal experience in secondary school, and emphasized that a happy campus begins with a happy principal, highlighting the importance of genuine connections and mutual support to enhance overall happiness. Dr. Lam encouraged principals to communicate with students, understand their needs, and foster trust, while also prioritizing their own well-being. The HKAHSS 60th Anniversary Kick-off Ceremony was also joined by youthful speakers including Mr. CHAN Ho-yuen Daniel, MH陳浩源先生, a silver medalist from the Hong Kong para-badminton team at the recent Paris Paralympics; musical theatre director Mr. CHAN Yan-shek Tom陳恩碩先生; and Mr. HUEN Yin-fan Denis 禤彥勳先生, a medical robotics expert, who provided insights on “Raising the Bar: To Go Above and Beyond 上下求索．跨高越遠 – Insights on Secondary Education: If I were the Principal … 中學教育的一點啟示：假如我是校長 ……”.
Both the Kickoff ceremony and the Annual General Meeting 2024 were well attended and received, and we are thankful for your continued support.
- Executive Committee and Co-opted Members 2024/2025
The Executive Committee members met immediately after the AGM and the various posts were filled by election at the meeting. We have also invited some colleagues to help with the various task groups. Below is the list for your reference:
| Post | Name | School |
| Honorary Legal Advisor | Mr. Lau Kar Wah
劉嘉華律師 |
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| Honorary Executive Secretary | Mr. Wong Wai Yu, Michael
黃謂儒先生 |
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| Honorary Company Secretary | Mr. Lo Shiu Ming, Tommy
羅紹明先生 |
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| Chairman | Mr. Lin Chun Pong
連鎮邦先生 |
HKFYG Lee Shau Kee College
香港青年協會李兆基書院 |
| Vice Chairmen | Mr. Cheng Kai Lam, Joe
鄭繼霖先生 |
Baptist Wing Lung Secondary School
浸信會永隆中學 |
| Ms. Yau Kit Ying, Veronica
邱潔瑩女士 |
Fanling Kau Yan College
粉嶺救恩書院 |
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| Honorary Secretaries | Ms. Chan Shin Kwan, Meimei
陳倩君女士 |
Maryknoll Convent School (Secondary Section)
瑪利諾修院學校(中學部) |
| Dr. Lau Yiu Hung
劉瑤紅博士 |
Kit Sam Lam Bing Yim Secondary School
潔心林炳炎中學 |
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| Honorary Treasurer | Mr. Wan Ka Kit, Andy
溫家傑先生 |
Baptist Lui Ming Choi Secondary School
浸信會呂明才中學 |
| Committee Members | Ms. Chan Shuk Man, Ella
陳淑雯女士 |
Po Kok Secondary School
寶覺中學 |
| Ms. Lin Mau Tong, Kitty
練茂棠女士 |
St. Rose of Lima’s College
聖羅撒書院 |
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| Mr. Mak Man Chiu
麥敏潮先生 |
Ho Yu College and Primary School (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen)
嗇色園主辦可譽中學暨可譽小學 |
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| Co-opted members | Dr. Lau Sui Yee, Zoe
劉瑞儀博士 |
Tsuen Wan Public Ho Chuen Yiu Memorial College
荃灣公立何傳耀紀念中學 |
| Mr. Leung Kwok Kei
梁國基先生 |
HKMA K S Lo College
香港管理專業協會羅桂祥中學 |
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| Mr. Li Chi Man, Jimmy
李志文先生 |
TWGHs Sun Hoi Directors’ College
東華三院辛亥年總理中學 |
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| Task Group members | Mr. Chau Hau Fung
周厚峰先生 |
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| Mr. Cheng Yuen Shan, Vincent
鄭元山先生 |
Jockey Club Ti-I College
賽馬會體藝中學 |
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| Mr. Chiu Man Ho
趙文浩先生 |
Po Leung Kuk C. W. Chu College
保良局朱敬文中學 |
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| Mr. Ho Tik Shun
何廸信先生 |
The Chinese Foundation Secondary School
中華基金中學 |
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| Mr. Kam Wai Ming, Stanley
金偉明先生 |
HKSKH Bishop Hall Secondary School
香港聖公會何明華會督中學 |
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| Sr. Kwok Ming Ying, Anita
郭明英修女 |
DMHC Siu Ming Catholic Secondary School
天主教母佑會蕭明中學 |
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| Mr. Lau Chun Wah, Simon
劉振華先生 |
United Christian College
滙基書院 |
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| Ms. Lau May Chi, Stella
劉美姿女士 |
NLSI Peace Evangelical Secondary School
新生命教育協會平安福音中學 |
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| Mrs. Lee Shek Yuk Yu, Ruth
李石玉如女士 |
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| Ms. Lee Suet Ying
李雪英女士 |
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| Mrs. Tam Cheung Kit Ying, Grace
譚張潔凝女士 |
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| Mr. Tang Chun Keung, Teddy
鄧振強先生 |
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| Ms. Wong Ling Yan, Elisa
黃菱茵女士 |
Valtorta College
恩主教書院 |
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| Mr. Yip Wai Yee, Wharlee
葉偉儀先生 |
TWGHs Yau Tze Tin Memorial College
東華三院邱子田紀念中學 |
- Task Groups 2024/2025
The Executive Committee set up the following Task Groups to monitor, address and resolve various issues, and to take action where appropriate. We believe that will foster our professionalism. We need the participation of and contribution from our members and gratefully welcome your input. Please contact the Convenor of each Task Group directly for information.
| Task Force | Convenors | Members |
| Communication
Support |
Mr. Wan Ka Kit, Andy | Mr. Li Chi Man, Jimmy
Ms. Lin Mau Tong, Kitty |
| Continuous Professional Development (CPD) | Mr. Cheng Kai Lam, Joe
Mr. Wan Ka Kit, Andy
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Mr Kam Wai Ming, Stanley
Sr. Kwok Ming Ying, Anita Mr. Lau Chun Wah, Simon Dr. Lau Sui Yee, Zoe Dr. Lau Yiu Hung Mrs. Lee Shek Yuk Yu, Ruth Mr. Yip Wai Yee, Wharlee |
| Curriculum Review & Development (CRD) | Ms. Chan Shin Kwan, Meimei
Ms. Lin Mau Tong, Kitty |
Ms. Chan Shuk Man, Ella
Mr. Cheng Yuen Shan, Vincent Ms. Lee Suet Ying Mr. Li Chi Man, Jimmy Mr. Tang Chun Keung, Teddy Mr. Wan Ka Kit, Andy |
| Events | Ms. Yau Kit Ying, Veronica | Dr. Lau Sui Yee, Zoe
Mr. Li Chi Man, Jimmy Mrs. Tam Cheung Kit Ying, Grace |
| Policy & Strategic Planning (P&SP) | Mr. Wong Wai Yu, Michael
Ms. Lee Suet Ying |
Dr. Lau Yiu Hung
Mrs. Lee Shek Yuk Yu, Ruth Ms. Lin Mau Tong, Kitty Mr. Lo Shiu Ming, Tommy Mr. Tang Chun Keung, Teddy Ms. Yau Kit Ying, Veronica |
| Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) | Dr. Lau Yiu Hung
Ms. Yau Kit Ying, Veronica |
Ms. Chan Shuk Man, Ella
Mr. Chau Hau Fung Mr. Chiu Man Ho Mr. Ho Tik Shun Ms. Lau May Chi, Stella Ms. Wong Ling Yan, Elisa |
- Ad-hoc Committees 2024/25
In response to the numerous challenging and pressing issues, the Executive Committee has established the following Ad-hoc Committees. These committees are dedicated to conducting thorough studies on the issues at hand, with the aim of collaboratively exploring possibilities.
| Ad-hoc Committee | Convenor | Members |
| HKAHSS 60th Anniversary | Mrs. Lee Shek Yuk Yu, Ruth | Dr. Lau Yiu Hung
Ms. Lin Mau Tong, Kitty Mr. Lo Shiu Ming, Tommy Mrs. Tam Cheung Kit Ying, Grace Mr. Wan Ka Kit, Andy Ms. Yau Kit Ying, Veronica |
| Student Population | Dr. Lau Yiu Hung | Mr. Cheng Kai Lam, Joe
Ms. Lee Suet Ying Ms. Lin Mau Tong, Kitty Mr. Wan Ka Kit, Andy Ms. Yau Kit Ying, Veronica |
- Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) Festival 2024/25
Since 2012, the HKAHSS has been dedicated to promoting Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) through collaboration with various schools, forming a robust learning community to enhance SRL effectiveness. We are excited to announce the upcoming events aimed at furthering these efforts.
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- The Open Class (Phase 2) will take place from February 2025 to May 2025. Schools interested in participating by opening their classrooms are invited to submit the Open Class Info Sheet by 6 January 2025 (Monday). For more details, please refer to the attached information.
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- The highlight of the SRL Festival is the annual SRL Schools Joint Teacher Professional Development Day on 14 February 2025 (Friday). We are thrilled to welcome Professor Cecilia Chan, Director of the Teaching & Learning Innovation Centre (TaLIC) at The University of Hong Kong, as our keynote speaker. The theme is “Empowering Self-Regulated Learning in the AI Era” 《人工智能(AI)時代的自主學習》. During the Development Day, 13 schools will host 21 sharing sessions. We cordially invite you and your teachers to join this significant event. For registration, please complete the Google Form (https://forms.gle/4PjSMZE6TexrZRLLA)by 17 January 2025 (Friday).
- Staff Professional Development Services 2024/25
One of HKAHSS’s primary goals is to enhance the professionalism of HK educators. Building on the positive response to last year’s Staff Professional Development service, HKAHSS continues to assist in conducting professional development programs, seminars, and workshops at your school. This year, we provide services covering various topics across six different areas, including:
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- New Trends and Prospects in Education
- Learning & Teaching & Curriculum
- Students’ Growth and Nurture
- Teacher Professional Growth and Development
- School Self-Evaluation and External Review
- School Management Theory and Practice
For details, please refer to the link: https://bit.ly/41d0QvR
- Membership Drive and WhatsApp Broadcasting Messages
We are pleased to share that HKAHSS has achieved a new record of 483 members for the 2023-2024 year. Thank you for your steadfast support.
For our returning members, we greatly appreciate your ongoing commitment and look forward to your involvement this year. We also value the participation of vice principals, assistant principals, retired principals, and former principals in our Association. Please encourage your colleagues to get involved. To subscribe, please complete the relevant membership form (Full/Associate Member or Life/Affiliated Member), available on our Association website. Once completed, kindly return the form along with a cheque to Mr. Cheng Kai-lam Joe.
Please SAVE our mobile phone number 6215 7599 in your phone book so that you can receive our WhatsApp Broadcasting Messages.
“Education is the foundation upon which we build our future, illuminating the path to enlightenment and endless possibilities.” At the start of the new year of 2025, let us embrace the spirit of unity and support. May this year bring renewed hope and determination to overcome any obstacles in our pursuit of knowledge. Together, we can inspire one another and pave the way for a brighter future filled with promise and potential. Wishing everyone a year of learning, growth, and shared success!
Let’s celebrate the HKAHSS 60th Anniversary together and stay tuned for the upcoming HKAHSS news.
Chan Shin Kwan
Honorary Secretary