2023/2024 Newsletter No. 1

Table of Contents

1. Annual General Meeting 2023
2. Executive Committee and Co-opted Members 2023/2024
3. Task Groups 2023/2024
4. Ad-hoc Committees 2023/24
5. Adaptive Learning Platform (ALP)
6. Happy Hour Forum: Risk Management in Schools
7. Self-Regulated Learning (SRL)
8. WhatsApp Broadcasting Messages

5^th January, 2024

2023/2024 Newsletter No. 1

 

Dear Colleagues,

 

Greetings! On behalf of the Executive Committee, I would like to extend warm regards and wishes for a healthy and fruitful year ahead.  May 2024 be filled with rewarding experiences, professional growth, and meaningful connections with your colleagues and students.  Let’s begin the new year with the following promising report:

 

1.Annual General Meeting 2023
Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023 was held on 7^th December, 2023.  The President of the Education University of Hong Kong, Professor John Lee Chi-kin, JP, and the Acting Secretary for Education, Mr. Jeff Sze Chun-fai, JP, served as our keynote speakers.  In their keynote speeches titled “From Surviving to Thriving: Seizing Education Opportunities in the Post-Pandemic Era” (從疫境求生到疫後求勝：把握後疫情的教育機遇), they shared with us the latest education trends from various perspectives.  Both speakers invited participants to contemplate the opportunities that educators have in reshaping teaching methods and meeting the evolving learning needs. They discussed various topics, ranging from coping strategies recommended by UNESCO and suggestions from NEA in the States to the concept of spiritual leadership proposed by scholars from different countries and the implementation of entrepreneurship pedagogy in the dynamic VULCA world.  Mr. Michael Wong Wai-yu’s closing remarks challenged everyone to concentrate on the types of talents we aspire to nurture.  The Annual General Meeting was well attended and received, and we are thankful for your continued support.

 

2.Executive Committee and Co-opted Members 2023/2024
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 Executive Secretary	Mr. Wong Wai Yu, Michael 黃謂儒先生
Honorary Company Secretary	Mr. Lo Shiu Ming, Tommy 羅紹明先生
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	Dr. Lau Yiu Hung 劉瑤紅博士	Kit Sam Lam Bing Yim Secondary School 潔心林炳炎中學
	Ms. Yau Kit Ying, Veronica 邱潔瑩女士	Fanling Kau Yan College 粉嶺救恩書院
Honorary Secretaries	Ms. Chan Shin Kwan 陳倩君女士	Maryknoll Convent School (Secondary Section) 瑪利諾修院學校(中學部)
	Mr. Wan Ka Kit, Andy 溫家傑先生	Baptist Lui Ming Choi Secondary School 浸信會呂明才中學
Honorary Treasurer	Mr. Cheng Kai Lam, Joe 鄭繼霖先生	Baptist Wing Lung Secondary School 浸信會永隆中學
Committee Members	Dr. Cheng Kin Tak, Samuel 鄭建德博士	United Christian College (Kowloon East) 滙基書院(東九龍)
	Ms. Lin Mau Tong, Kitty 練茂棠女士	St. Rose of Lima’s College 聖羅撒書院
	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
Co-opted members	Ms. Chan Shuk Man, Ella 陳淑雯女士	Po Kok Secondary School 寶覺中學
	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
	Ms. Leung Kit Yin, Irene 梁潔妍女士	Shatin Tsung Tsin Secondary School 沙田崇真中學
	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
Task Group members	Mr. Chau Hau Fung 周厚峰先生
	Mr. Cheng Yuen Shan, Vincent 鄭元山先生	Jockey Club Ti-I College 賽馬會體藝中學
	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
	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
	Mr. Lau Chun Wah, Simon 劉振華先生	United Christian College 滙基書院
	Mrs. Lee Shek Yuk Yu, Ruth 李石玉如女士
	Ms. Lee Suet Ying 李雪英女士
	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
	Mrs. Tam Cheung Kit Ying, Grace 譚張潔凝女士
	Mr. Tang Chun Keung, Teddy 鄧振強先生
	Ms. Wong Ling Yan, Elisa 黃菱茵校長	HKMA David Li Kwok Po College 香港管理專業協會李國寶中學

 

3. Task Groups 2023/2024
   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.

 

1. Adaptive Learning Platform (ALP)

Convenors: Ms. Lee Suet Ying

Mr. Wong Wai Yu, Michael

Members:    Prof. Magdalena Mok (Advisor)

Ms. Chan Shin Kwan

Mr. Cheng Kai Lam, Joe

Mr. Leung Kwok Kei

Mr. Lo Shiu Ming, Tommy

Mr. Mak Man Chiu

 

2. Communication Support

Convenor:   Mr. Wong Wai Yu, Michael

Member:                 Ms. Lee Suet Ying

3. Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Convenors:  Mr. Cheng Kai Lam, Joe

Mr. Wan Ka Kit, Andy

Members:    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

 

4. Curriculum Review and Development (CRD)

Convenors:  Ms. Chan Shin Kwan

Ms. Lee Suet Ying

Members:    Ms. Chan Shuk Man, Ella

Dr. Cheng Kin Tak, Samuel

Mr. Cheng Yuen Shan, Vincent

Mr. Li Chi Man, Jimmy

Ms Lin Mau Tong, Kitty

Mr. Tang Chun Keung, Teddy

Mr. Wan Ka Kit, Andy

 

5. Events

Convenor:   Ms. Yau Kit Ying, Veronica

Member:                 Dr. Cheng Kin Tak, Samuel

Mrs. Tam Cheung Kit Ying, Grace

6. Policy and Strategic Planning (P&SP)

Convenors:  Ms. Lee Suet Ying

Mr. Wong Wai Yu, Michael

Members:    Mrs. Lee Shek Yuk Yu, Ruth

Ms. Leung Kit Yin, Irene

Ms. Lin Mau Tong, Kitty

Mr. Lo Shiu Ming, Tommy

Mr. Tang Chun Keung, Teddy

Ms. Yau Kit Ying, Veronica

 

7. Self-Regulated Learning (SRL)

Convenors:  Dr. Lau Yiu Hung

Ms. Yau Kit Ying, Veronica

Members:    Ms. Chan Shuk Man, Ella

Mr. Chau Hau Fung

Ms. Leung Kit Yin, Irene

Ms. Wong Ling Yan, Elisa

4. Ad-hoc Committees 2023/24
   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.

 

1. 1. Student Population

Convenor:   Dr. Lau Yiu Hung

Members:    Mr. Cheng Kai Lam, Joe

Ms. Lee Suet Ying

Ms. Lin Mau Tong, Kitty

Mr. Wan Ka Kit, Andy

Ms. Yau Kit Ying, Veronica

2. HKAHSS 60^th Anniversary

Convenor:                 Ms. Yau Kit Ying, Veronica

Members:                  Dr. Lau Yiu Hung

Mrs. Lee Shek Yuk Yu, Ruth

Ms. Lin Mau Tong, Kitty

Mr. Lo Shiu Ming, Tommy

Mrs. Tam Cheung Kit Ying, Grace

Mr. Wan Ka Kit, Andy

 

5. Adaptive Learning Platform (ALP)
   In July 2019, with the generous sponsorship from the WYNG Foundation, we incubated an Adaptive Learning Platform (ALP) on Mathematics (S.4 – S.6).

The Platform officially launched for trial in September 2023 has the following features:

1. 1. It is multifunctional. It can serve as a self-studying platform, a teaching & learning platform and an assessment platform.
   2. Artificial Intelligence will be applied.
   3. Gamification will be an important feature.
   4. Social Learning will be encouraged through the system.
   5. Intelligent Tutoring will be provided in the system.

The Executive Committee has also resolved that the Platform should be taken over by a separate and independent entity.  The proposal would greatly facilitate division of labour, specialization and a good development path both for HKAHSS and the new entity.

The new entity, formally established and registered with the Government in October 2023, is the Hong Kong Education Podium Limited (HKEdP).  A resolution was adopted at our Annual General Meeting on 7^th December, 2023 that the HKAHSS would transfer the Platform to the HKEdP with a signed agreement of mutual understanding but no monetary transactions.

Please click on this link for HKEdP.

 

6. Happy Hour Forum: Risk Management in Schools
   Recently, there is a lot of discussion on how to mitigate risks in schools such as “Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Bill”.  HKAHSS is organizing a Happy Hour Forum on “Risk Management in Schools”.  Mr. Lester Garson Huang, SBS, JP is invited to give us a talk from the legal perspective and he will brief us on the points regarding some concrete cases on school risk management.  The details are as follows:

 

Theme: “Risk Management in Schools”

Speaker:  Mr. Lester Garson Huang, SBS, JP (黃嘉純律師)

Date        : 9^th January, 2024 (Tuesday)

Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Venue: SKH St. Mary’s Church Mok Hing Yiu College, 1 Hoi Lai Street, Sham Shui Po

For registration, please click HERE. (https://forms.gle/ELdwgrpjMPEsggNbA)

7. Self-Regulated Learning (SRL)

7.1  SRL Festival and Joint School Teacher Development Day

This year, the “Open-class sessions” are held from November 2023 to April 2024, offering more learning opportunities for teachers.  A key event to look forward to is the SRL Festival, scheduled on 2^nd February, 2024 (Friday), at Po Kok Secondary School.  The Festival will revolve around the theme of “New Partners of Self-Regulated Learning: Open Data and AI Technology” (自主學習新夥伴：開放數據及人工智能技術).  We are honored to have Professor Erwin Huang (黃岳永教授), Adjunct Professor at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, as our keynote speaker for the event.

7.2  Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) – SRL Schools Charter Scheme 2023-2025

We launched the “SRL Schools Charter” initiative in 2022/23, connecting 23 schools to promote SRL.  Excitingly, the second phase of this scheme will run from December 2023 to August 2025, expanding the SRL network and fostering high-quality education.  Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of building a culture of quality teaching together.  For more details and enrollment, please click HERE.

 

8. WhatsApp Broadcasting Messages

Please save our mobile phone number 6215 7599 in your phone book so that you can receive our WhatsApp Broadcasting Messages.

Opportunities and challenges go hand in hand in the field of education.  Despite the potential challenges that lie ahead this year, let us remain united in our support and encouragement for one another.  By standing together, we will find the strength and determination to work towards the advancement of education in Hong Kong.

 

Please stay tuned for the upcoming HKAHSS news.

 

Chan Shin Kwan

Honorary Secretary