Hong Kong Public Libraries commends awardees of Reading Programme for Children and Youth
The Hong Kong Public Libraries (HKPL) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department held a certificate presentation ceremony at the Hong Kong Central Library today (November 23) to commend its members who had participated in the 2023-24 Reading Programme for Children and Youth.
The programme continues to receive an overwhelming response and has recruited over 8 000 new members this year. Twenty-four members received Star of the Month awards for their reading reports, among which the nine best were awarded Reading Supernova. Nineteen members of the programme participating in the most sessions of the Monthly Meeting of Joyful Reading were awarded Elite of Joyful Reading medals.
The HKPL is committed to promoting reading and hopes that schools can encourage students to register for the programme. The Most Active School in Promoting Participation awards were presented to schools that successfully nominated the largest number of members in the year. This year's awards went to Chinese Methodist School, Tanner Hill; HKFYG Lee Shau Kee Primary School; SKH Tin Wan Chi Nam Primary School; Ho Ngai College (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen); and Tak Oi Secondary School.
Five schools with the highest total number of books read by their nominated members received the Most Active School in Promoting Reading awards. The winning schools are W F Joseph Lee Primary School, Hong Kong Baptist Convention Primary School, Tseung Kwan O Methodist Primary School, SKH Yan Laap Primary School and SKH Tin Wan Chi Nam Primary School.
Targeting children and youth from kindergarten to Secondary Six, the Reading Programme aims at arousing their reading interest, cultivating their reading habits, and encouraging them to share their reading tips and the joy of reading with other people. To promote paired reading, children from kindergarten to Primary Three can join the family category with their parents. People interested in participating in the Reading Programme may contact any public library or visit www.hkpl.gov.hk/rp.
This year's Reading Supernova winning works are now on display at the foyer of the South Entrance of Hong Kong Central Library until November 27. A roving exhibition will also be held at various public libraries later.
Hong Kong Public Libraries commends awardees of Reading Programme for Children and Youth Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Public Libraries commends awardees of Reading Programme for Children and Youth Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Chairman of Agency for Volunteer Service inspects passing-out parade at HK Police College
The Chairman of the Agency for Volunteer Service (AVS), Ms Melissa Pang, inspected the passing-out parade for 34 probationary inspectors and 158 recruit police constables at the Hong Kong Police College today (November 23).
Speaking at the ceremony, Ms Pang said being a police officer is not only a career but also a mission. She praised the Police for embracing the mission of serving the community, which has made them one of the key pillars in safeguarding the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong.
She also pointed out that the rule of law has always been a core value of Hong Kong, and its governance is attributable to the efficient and professional law enforcement. As a law enforcement agency, the Force has been maintaining Hong Kong’s rule of law and law and order, and its work has been well recognised and applauded by the local and international communities, she added.
According to the 2024 World Justice Project Rule of Law Index, Hong Kong ranks the ninth out of 142 countries and jurisdictions globally in respect of "order and security", continuing to rank within the top 10. Ms Pang attributed the ranking to the efforts and professionalism of the Police, their effective law enforcement, as well as the excellent and professional training provided by the Hong Kong Police College.
Highlighting the establishment of the Hong Kong Police Volunteer Services Corps (HKPVSC) 20 years ago and its efforts in supporting the underprivileged, Ms Pang praised the Police for their dedication to volunteer work to show care for the community in addition to their professional law enforcement work. She noted that the HKPVSC has been working closely with the AVS and quite a number of its volunteers had rendered support to the large-scale events organised by the AVS. She took the opportunity to express her gratitude to the police volunteers for their selfless dedication.
Lastly, Ms Pang hoped the graduates to execute their duties in a fair, impartial and selfless manner with courage and diligence, to uphold the rule of law which is invaluable to Hong Kong and to safeguard the city and national security. She also hoped that the graduates would show their care for the community and collaborate with others to build a harmonious community for Hong Kong.
Chairman of Agency for Volunteer Service inspects passing-out parade at HK Police College Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Chairman of Agency for Volunteer Service inspects passing-out parade at HK Police College Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Chairman of Agency for Volunteer Service inspects passing-out parade at HK Police College Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Chairman of Agency for Volunteer Service inspects passing-out parade at HK Police College Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
