39 schools commended for outstanding green school projects

Lcsd honors 39 schools for outstanding greening projects at greening school project award ceremony in kowloon park sports centre

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) held the Greening School Project Award prize presentation ceremony at the Kowloon Park Sports Centre today (July 6) to commend 39 schools for their green school projects and contributions to environmental greening.

The LCSD is committed to promoting greening. To enhance students' interest in and knowledge of horticulture and to beautify school environments, the department provides annual cash subsidies under its Greening School Subsidy Scheme to encourage more greening and planting activities on campuses. The targets of the subsidy scheme are kindergartens and primary, secondary and special schools throughout the territory. Greening School Project Awards are also presented to schools to acknowledge their outstanding achievements in campus greening.

Addressing the prize presentation ceremony, the Chief Leisure Manager (Green Campaign) of the LCSD, Ms Tina Tai, said that the Greening School Subsidy Scheme is one of the educational and community involvement activities under the Green Hong Kong Campaign. The scheme has been well received, with the number of participating schools increasing from around 300 in the initial year to nearly 900 this year. The standards of the green projects have continued to rise as well. It is encouraging to see both teachers and students rallying together to make their schools greener and prettier. Some of the projects have also incorporated eco-friendly elements, which can help raise students' awareness of environmental protection.

Ms Tai added that the smooth implementation of greening initiatives in Hong Kong has been made possible with the active participation and ardent support from different sectors of the community. She also thanked the representatives from the Community Involvement Committee on Greening of the Development Bureau, the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects and the Education Bureau as adjudicators.

The Greening School Project Award was presented in eight categories. The champions are as follows:

1) Large Garden Plot Project (Secondary School Section):

ELCHK Lutheran Academy (Secondary Section)

2) Large Garden Plot Project (Primary School Section):

Kwong Ming School

3) Small Garden Plot Project (Secondary School Section):

Buddhist Ho Nam Kam College

4) Small Garden Plot Project (Primary School Section):

Precious Blood Primary School (South Horizons)

5) Garden Plot Project (Kindergarten Section):

TWGHs Liu Yan Tak Memorial Kindergarten

6) Tree Planting Project:

Fanling Public School

7) Horticultural Maintenance:

AD & FD of POHL Leung Sing Tak School

8) Best Green Concept:

TWGHs Liu Yan Tak Memorial Kindergarten

The list of other winners of the Greening School Project Award is available on the LCSD webpage www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/green/education/greeningschool/2023schoolawardlist.html.

Other officiating guests included non-official member of the Community Involvement Committee on Greening of the Development Bureau Dr Angie Ng; Vice President of the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects Mr Benni Pong; and the Chief School Development Officer (Yau Tsim and Mong Kok District) of the Education Bureau, Ms Jessie Woo.

39 schools commended for outstanding green school projects Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

39 schools commended for outstanding green school projects Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

39 schools commended for outstanding green school projects Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

39 schools commended for outstanding green school projects Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

39 schools commended for outstanding green school projects Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

39 schools commended for outstanding green school projects Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

39 schools commended for outstanding green school projects Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

39 schools commended for outstanding green school projects Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

39 schools commended for outstanding green school projects Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

39 schools commended for outstanding green school projects Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

39 schools commended for outstanding green school projects Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

"Senior Police Call Share the Love 2024" launched today

Senior Police Call (SPC) officially launched the "SPC Share the Love 2024" today (October 5) to distribute blessing bags to the needy in society to express love and care. At the same time, the scheme also demonstrated the SPC spirit of “helping oneself and others”.

Officiating at the kick-off ceremony held at the Police Sports and Recreation Club this morning, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Siu Chak-yee, said that to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the HKSAR Government had launched various celebratory activities with the theme of "Love our Country, Love Hong Kong, Love our Community". He added that this year also holds special significance to the "SPC Share the Love" as it also marks the 10th anniversary of the SPC.

Mr Siu reminded the elderly to raise awareness on road safety and emphasised that nurturing the elderly to become the Police’s fight crime partners has always been the mission of the SPC. He expressed gratitude to the members for joining hands with the Police to fight crime over the years. He also thanked all sectors of society for supporting the SPC and assisting the Police in disseminating anti-crime and road safety messages, thereby enhancing the elderly’s happiness as well as fostering a sense of satisfaction and belonging in the community.

During the ceremony, members of the Yuen Long District SPC and the World Nunchaku Association (HKNA) presented a spectacular nunchaku performance to the audience, along with the song “The Chinese”. In addition, by staging a drama, SPC ambassador, Mr Ng Tai-keung, reminded the senior citizens to stay alert to recent scams where fraudsters impersonate the staff of social welfare organisations to obtain personal information of the elderly under the pretext of handing out money or other benefits.

After the ceremony, Mr Siu and the Deputy Commissioner (Operations), Mr Chow Yat-ming, another officiating guest, visited Caritas Elderly Centre - Ngau Tau Kok in Choi Ying Estate and Pok Oi Hospital Mr Kwok Hing Kwan Neighbourhood Elderly Centre in Hoi Lai Estate respectively to call on the elderly and distribute the blessing bags with food and daily necessities.

In addition, from today until October 11, two “SPC Fight Crime Vigour” publicity trucks will tour various districts across Hong Kong to disseminate crime prevention messages. During this period, the Police Community Relations Offices and SPC members from 22 police districts will distribute blessing bags to the needy in the community to demonstrate the Force’s motto of “Serving Hong Kong” and express love and care to the elderly, in pursuit of the SPC spirit of “helping oneself and others”.

Other officiating guests of the ceremony included the Chairperson of SPC Central Advisory Board (CAB) cum the Regional Commander of Hong Kong Island, Mr Kwok Ka-chuen; the Vice-Chairperson of SPC CAB cum the Chief Superintendent of Public Relations Wing, Mr Leung Chung-man; and representatives of SPC CAB, Ms Ng Yin-mui; Dr Dominic Chu Chun-ho; Mr Wilfred Ng Sau-kei; and Dr Malcolm Lam Wai-wing. Furthermore, a number of members of SPC CAB also attended the ceremony and participated in the distribution of blessing bags.

Launched in February 2014 with the motto – “SPC Spirit Helping Oneself and Others”, the SPC Scheme is open to anyone aged 55 or above. Through this scheme, the Hong Kong Police Force hopes to provide an effective platform for the elderly to maintain close contacts with the Force, and to participate in meaningful activities as well as to serve the community. It also provides training for the members to promote crime prevention.

"Senior Police Call Share the Love 2024" launched today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

"Senior Police Call Share the Love 2024" launched today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

"Senior Police Call Share the Love 2024" launched today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

"Senior Police Call Share the Love 2024" launched today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

"Senior Police Call Share the Love 2024" launched today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

"Senior Police Call Share the Love 2024" launched today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

"Senior Police Call Share the Love 2024" launched today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases