Form Three students to spell out who they are in international survey
More than 2,000 local Form Three students are to be quizzed about their understanding of national identity, citizenship, and desire for civic participation in social and environmental issues later this year as part of a major international study which will get under way on October 1. The data collected will be compared with results from 38 participating countries and regions.
Secondary students shine at tech awards
Students from three secondary schools are among the dozens of scientists, researchers and electronics firms commended in the Hong Kong Information and Communications Technology Awards 2007, jointly organised by the Internet Professional Association and the office of the government's chief information officer. NLSI Lui Kwok Pat Fong College netted a gold award and a certificate of merit; Diocesan Girls' School received a silver and a merit; and a bronze went to Munsang College, Hong Kong Island.
New role for Diana Lee at CUHK
Chinese University this week announced the appointment of a new head of its Nethersole School of Nursing. Professor Diana Lee Tze-fan, who has been with the university since 1994, is a specialist in gerontology and community care for the elderly.