The Education and Manpower Bureau and the Rotary Club have launched a scheme to extend learning beyond the classroom by making use of business contacts from club members.
Under the 'Adopt-A-School' programme, Rotary Clubs in various districts will form partnerships with nine secondary and primary schools to provide a variety of activities for students, teachers and parents. These include seminars on finance and stress management, work-shadowing as well as visits to enterprises. The programme starts this academic year.
Secretary for Education and Manpower Arthur Li Kwok-cheung said this week that schools were no longer the only source of information for students.
'People from all walks of life have a part to play in educating our youngsters,' he said.
'A good combination of knowledge gained in the classroom and experience of the outside world will contribute a lot to [students'] studies, communication skills and self-confidence,' Professor Li added.
Fung Pik-yee, principal of Aplichau Kaifong Primary School, the only primary school in the scheme, said her school was paired up with two Rotary Clubs.
Ms Fung said she was happy about being included in the partnership. 'Recognition by the Rotary Club is a boost for our teachers,' she said.