Nearly 1,000 students from 12 schools learned ice-skating for the first time during summer, thanks to a free programme at Cityplaza and Festival Walk.
Following the successful opening phase, 18 more schools have signed up for the lessons being offered by Swire Properties.
For the 12 schools who led the way, it was an exciting opportunity to learn artistic ice-skating from experienced coaches.
The programme is part of the ongoing Vision On Ice (VOI), which is aimed at promoting the sport among young people.
La Salle College, G T (Ellen Yeung) College, the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education and St Francis' Canossian College were among the pioneers who attended the sessions from June to August.
'The programme provides a good chance for students to try a sports activity that is not included in the traditional school curriculum,' said Chan Chow-mo, a physical education teacher at La Salle College.
Other schools also praised the programme. 'It gives students access to ice-skating via their schools, and I would encourage them to take this precious opportunity,' said Karen Li, a teacher at G T (Ellen Yeung) College, whose students took to the ice rink in July.