https://www.scmp.com/rss/504225/feed A Young Post reporter since 2014, he covers youth-related news, including education, culture, social issues, politics and economics. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Wong Tsui-kai,Kelly Fung Wong Tsui-kai,Kelly Fung Language is a fundamental aspect of human existence. And in an international city like Hong Kong, with people expected to be fluent in two or three languages, that means getting in touch with those from all levels of society. That is the kind of “world city” – which welcomes people from all types of backgrounds – that is dear to the heart of La Salle College’s Oliver Lai Ching-kei, the winner of the SCMP Student Linguist of the Year Award (English category). “I feel more emphasis will be placed... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3125615/soty-2019/20-linguist-winners-value-hong-kongs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3125615/soty-2019/20-linguist-winners-value-hong-kongs?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 16 Mar 2021 06:14:58 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai More so than other categories, the Community Contributor of the Student of the Year awards asks what the winners have done compared to their peers and what kind of impact they have had, rather than what competitions they won. The Student of the Year Awards competition is organised by South China Morning Post and Young Post and sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club. SOTY Visual Artist winner believes in the power of community This year’s judges were Cheung Leong, Executive Director, Charities... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3122002/soty-2019/20-community-contributer-winners-hope-have-positive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3122002/soty-2019/20-community-contributer-winners-hope-have-positive?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:34:24 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai The performing artists of this year’s Student of Year competition might have had their activities and recitals impacted by Covid-19, but meeting that challenge and pushing on in the face of adversity is all any performer can do. Winner Sherri Lun Hoi-ching from Diocesan Girls’ School, who plays both the piano and violin, plans to specialise in chamber music, as well as pursue a professional music career. But while artistic skills and achievement are central to being recognised as a top... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3119618/soty-2019/20-performing-artist-winner-music-cannot-be-stopped?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3119618/soty-2019/20-performing-artist-winner-music-cannot-be-stopped?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:46:05 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai Maths is everywhere, and for everyone – a message the team behind Integral Magazine wants to spread far and wide. The idea is dear to the heart of the online student maths magazine’s 17-year-old founder, Nitya Nigam. She explains that there needs to be more diversity and representation in maths, both in terms of gender and race, drawing on her own experiences of seeing a narrow field or hearing quiet conversations about her at maths competitions. “In school I’m very lucky to have other girls... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3108560/amazing-hong-kong-teen-breaking-gender-stereotypes-about?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3108560/amazing-hong-kong-teen-breaking-gender-stereotypes-about?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Nov 2020 05:06:49 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai From homework to presentations, when a group of students gather to complete a task, things don’t always run smoothly, and the person in charge just has to deal with it. Queena Lau Kei-kwan, 18, who graduated from Good Hope School this year, found that working in a group requires a lot of communication. In Form Five, Queena was the editor-in-chief of the 300-page school yearbook, and it meant chasing her fellow students for their work. But it was good practice for working with people in the... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3106306/teen-editor-says-hardest-part-job-getting-her-writers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3106306/teen-editor-says-hardest-part-job-getting-her-writers?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 24 Oct 2020 03:00:24 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology will hold a virtual information day on Saturday, 17 October for undergraduate students from 12 noon to 8pm. The admission information will include introductions to various programmes offered by UST’s different departments, from Business to Science. They will also provide guidance on both Jupas and non-Jupas applications. The most common university application mistakes, according to experts from UCLA and Georgia Tech Participants can join student... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3105813/hong-kong-university-science-and-technology-hold-online?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3105813/hong-kong-university-science-and-technology-hold-online?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Oct 2020 07:48:58 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai The Hong Kong government needs to regulate low-income rental housing agreements and build more public flats, a social group says. In a survey of 439 households, the Society for Community Organisation (SoCO) found that 18 sq ft bed spaces were more than twice as expensive per square foot than 160 sq ft flats in Hong Kong. The group pointed out landlords hold all the power because of the lack of supervision and the shortage of public housing, forcing people to pay more money to rent a home. Some... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3104252/subdivided-flats-problem-hk-some-bed-spaces-are-only-18?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3104252/subdivided-flats-problem-hk-some-bed-spaces-are-only-18?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 05 Oct 2020 10:43:00 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai Mid-Autumn Festival (aka Mooncake Day) is this week, and while loads of families buy the eggy treats for moongazing, these days we know that the tins they come in are not great for the environment. Thankfully, there are places where you can recycle the boxes. In 2014, a scheme set up by the Housing Authority collected more than 54,000 mooncake boxes weighing a total of 16 tonnes.  The scheme will continue this year at all housing estates under the authority’s management until the end of... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3103712/where-recycle-your-mooncake-tins-hong-kong-after-mid-autumn?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3103712/where-recycle-your-mooncake-tins-hong-kong-after-mid-autumn?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Sep 2020 10:39:32 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai Another raft of students – Forms Two to Four – returned to school yesterday as life gets back to normal after months of online lessons.  Most of the students who spoke to Young Post said they were glad to be back. They had missed their friends and teachers, and were generally confident about the safety of their campuses. But there are still a lot of changes students need to adapt to. Cheng Nga-man, 15, from Rosaryhill Secondary School, was thrilled at being able to see her friends and teachers... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3103538/hong-kong-students-discuss-going-back-school-during?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3103538/hong-kong-students-discuss-going-back-school-during?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 29 Sep 2020 11:39:01 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai Cong-RAT-ulations to Magawa, a rat that has been given a medal for his work clearing landmines in Cambodia by a United Kingdom animal charity. Magawa, a giant African pouched rat, is seven years old and was born in Tanzania. Because he weighs only 1.2kg, he is light enough to not set off the mines. His official job title is whose official job title is a HeroRAT. Rats are chosen for the task because they are intelligent and able to do repetitive tasks for food, as well as being fast. The... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/asia/article/3103102/landmine-clearing-rat-awarded-medal-his-life-saving-work?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/asia/article/3103102/landmine-clearing-rat-awarded-medal-his-life-saving-work?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 26 Sep 2020 03:00:14 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai The Civil Human Rights Front has applied for a letter of no objection from the police for a protest march from Causeway Bay to Central on National Day, October 1. The Front, which was the organiser for previous large marches during the anti-extradition bill protests last year, does not expect to succeed in the application. Joshua Wong loses legal bid to overthrow election ban Speaking to the press before meeting the police, conveyor Jimmy Sham Tsz-kit described recent arrests at protests for... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3102882/hong-kong-protests-civil-human-rights-front-submits?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3102882/hong-kong-protests-civil-human-rights-front-submits?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Sep 2020 09:25:47 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai Children in Hong Kong are most concerned about the lack of extracurricular activities, not being able to enjoy campus life, the national security law (NSL), and police use of force during social unrest, according to a survey by Kids’ Dream, a child-led non-government organisation dedicated to children’s rights. The survey, which was conducted in July, asked 322 people aged between six and 17 about the issues that concerned them the most regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and the social unrest... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3102728/survey-finds-youth-worry-about-hong-kongs-social-unrest?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3102728/survey-finds-youth-worry-about-hong-kongs-social-unrest?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Sep 2020 10:38:04 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai Students should be allowed to opt out of the liberal studies Independent Enquiry Study, a government task force has recommended.  But the subject should remain mandatory for secondary school students, with textbook vetting and changes to teacher training in place, according to a three-year review of primary and secondary school education.  The task force, which was formed in November 2017, submitted its final report, covering individual subjects, university admissions, Stem education, and... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3102558/hong-kong-government-says-students-should-be-allowed-opt?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3102558/hong-kong-government-says-students-should-be-allowed-opt?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Sep 2020 10:31:23 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai t can be hard for people to understand what students with learning difficulties are going through. To make matters worse, identifying such students can be difficult. But three students from Christian Alliance S. W. Chan Memorial College may have a found a solution to the problem with their augmented reality game. The trio said their inspiration came from a schoolmate who had a tough time learning Chinese. “His Chinese writing wasn’t very good. In primary and early secondary school, teachers... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3102498/hong-kong-secondary-students-aim-help-people?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3102498/hong-kong-secondary-students-aim-help-people?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Sep 2020 06:45:52 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai The 15th annual Children’s Council, an event which offers young people a platform to debate the issues of the day, has opened for registration. The event, organised by local NGOs Against Child Abuse and Hong Kong Committee on Children’s Rights, is expected to take place in January, with registration closing on September 28. Students aged 13 to 17 from across Hong Kong are invited to apply for one of the 40 spots on this year’s council, and short-listed applicants will interviewed. The... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3101959/hong-kongs-annual-childrens-rights-event-open?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3101959/hong-kongs-annual-childrens-rights-event-open?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Sep 2020 10:40:06 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai The government will deliver a second round of CU Masks to all Hongkongers, announcing that the reusable, copper-lined masks will be sent through the mail. The first round began distribution on May 5, and information from the first registration will be used to mail more masks, meaning you will not need to register a second time. The government also reassured residents of the safety of the masks. Fabric face masks: fashionable or the future? “We are aware that some citizens have confused... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3101451/coronavirus-hong-kong-government-announces-second?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3101451/coronavirus-hong-kong-government-announces-second?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Sep 2020 07:42:45 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai,Xinhua Wong Tsui-kai,Xinhua The removal of the term ‘separation of powers’ from Liberal Studies textbooks through Education Bureau screening prompted widespread debate and outcry from government critics, with Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah, and the Central Government Liaison Office in Hong Kong and Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office (HKMAO) of the State Council all saying there is no such thing in the city’s political system. Here’s a quick explanation of what’s... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3101112/explainer-what-separation-powers-and-why-are-people?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3101112/explainer-what-separation-powers-and-why-are-people?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Sep 2020 03:42:24 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai A viral video of police tackling a 12-year-old girl in the streets of Hong Kong has drawn fire from multiple children’s rights groups. During the rally in Kowloon on Sunday, police unleashed rounds of pepper balls and pepper spray. Plain-clothes officers wrestled demonstrators to the ground, while water bottles were thrown at police wielding batons who went after other protesters. The response has raised concerns officers were using excessive force at a disturbance much smaller than what... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3100967/hong-kong-protests-childrens-rights-groups-speak-out?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3100967/hong-kong-protests-childrens-rights-groups-speak-out?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Sep 2020 05:19:24 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai A student who displayed a photo with the slogan “Free Hong Kong, Revolution Now” during class has been suspended for a week by his school, according to its student concern group. The teenager, a Form Four student at Heung To Middle School in Kowloon Tong, reportedly had a picture of a flag with the slogan on it as his profile picture for online classes. On Tuesday night, the Education Bureau said it had contacted the school over the issue, adding that the slogan carried implications of Hong Kong... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3100876/national-security-law-student-suspended-displaying-free?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3100876/national-security-law-student-suspended-displaying-free?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Sep 2020 10:16:13 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai As the Covid-19 situation in Hong Kong gets back under control, the government is revisiting the idea of travel bubbles and lifting border restrictions. Here’s what you need to know: What is a travel bubble? In simple terms, a travel bubble is an agreement between two or more countries to open up their borders for travel without strict quarantine. Generally, they are done between governments that are close and trust each other, and who are confident both sides are managing the virus well. For... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3100867/explainer-what-covid-19-travel-bubble-and-what-could-it?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3100867/explainer-what-covid-19-travel-bubble-and-what-could-it?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Sep 2020 09:33:20 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai The Hong Kong Airport Authority has been criticised by a green group after it released the results of a study on the impact of building the third runway at the airport. The authority’s study had estimated there were only 40 Chinese white dolphins in the waters around Lantau Island last year, where the airport is located, compared to 77 during the 2018 count. Chairman Stanley Wong Yuen-fai of the Advisory Council on the Environment acknowledged it is hard to tell if the measures being put in... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3100717/hong-kong-airport-criticised-environmental-impact-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3100717/hong-kong-airport-criticised-environmental-impact-new?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Sep 2020 10:11:43 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai Want to bring a bit of style and fashion to your English? Buckle down (which means to start working hard) and take a look at these clothing idioms. Roll up your sleeves Meaning: to prepare for hard work. This is very similar to the term, “buckle down”.Example: Let’s roll up our sleeves,  everyone. There’s a lot of  work for us to  get through done today. Below the belt Meaning: something, for example, a remark, that is very insulting and unfair. The expression comes from boxing, where it is... https://www.scmp.com/yp/learn/learning-resources/article/3100490/15-clothing-and-fashion-idioms-make-your-writing-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/learn/learning-resources/article/3100490/15-clothing-and-fashion-idioms-make-your-writing-more?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Sep 2020 06:46:45 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai With everything moving online, it can be hard to study without the temptation of scrolling though your Instagram feed. With these accounts, you can get your hourly fix of social media and also spend your time productively. Hkdsegayau An account with study tips, revision notes and quick English vocabulary posts along with light stories and conversations, here’s one to follow for tips and the human touch. Ga Yau!         View this post on Instagram                   Bluff (v.)⠀... https://www.scmp.com/yp/learn/learning-resources/exam-tips/article/3100352/11-instagram-accounts-will-help-you-study-dse?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/learn/learning-resources/exam-tips/article/3100352/11-instagram-accounts-will-help-you-study-dse?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 05 Sep 2020 03:57:10 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai Forty per cent of students from low-income families do not have computers suitable for online lessons, a survey by the Society for Community Organisation (SoCO) has revealed. They found the students had problems such as a lack of access to a computer or data; old equipment; slow internet; or other reasons that prevented them from being able to access e-learning resources. The survey of 733 students also found that 90 per cent of them felt their eyesight deteriorated after spending long hours in... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3099595/coronavirus-students-low-income-families-lack-resources?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3099595/coronavirus-students-low-income-families-lack-resources?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 31 Aug 2020 10:33:19 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai A survey found young Hongkongers are facing stress and trauma because of last year’s unrest, and the values they hold play a major role in their political participation.  The research by the Department of Social Work and Social Administration at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) found a large majority of 712 respondents aged 15-25 took part in some kind of political activity, ranging from marches and signing petitions to discussing politics or social issues.  According to the study, commissioned... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3099287/survey-finds-hong-kong-students-facing-stress-and-trauma?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3099287/survey-finds-hong-kong-students-facing-stress-and-trauma?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:23:17 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai Governments around the world have introduced a raft of measures to help businesses and people cope with the ongoing pandemic. For example, Hong Kong officials have offered a HK$10,000 cash handout to permanent residents, while also giving relief packages worth billions of dollars to local businesses to help cover the salaries of workers at risk of losing their jobs. To better understand what’s going on, here are some common terms that you may come across these days and what they really... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3099195/9-key-economics-terms-you-need-know-budget-deficit?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3099195/9-key-economics-terms-you-need-know-budget-deficit?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:58:22 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai The Joint University Programmes Admissions System (Jupas) announced Rechecking and Remarking results for the post-HKDSE university applications for this year’s cohort of secondary school graduates will be released on 27 August at 9am. Students will be able to check the results of remarking and see if they have received better offers on their Jupas accounts. The Jupas office reminds students they will receive only one improved offer, and that they must log into the Jupas system to confirm their... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3098957/jupas-post-dse-rechecking-and-remarking-improves?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3098957/jupas-post-dse-rechecking-and-remarking-improves?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:05:16 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai A survey of more than 300 low-income residents by the Society for Community Organisation (SoCO) found 28.4 per cent had lost their jobs between May and July. This was almost five times higher than Hong Kong’s official, overall unemployment rate for the same period, which stood at 6.1 per cent, while underemployment was at 3.5 per cent.  According to SoCO, some workers don’t know how to look for jobs using the internet or even to apply for government aid, such as the HK$10,000 cash handout.  SoCO... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3098649/survey-finds-low-income-residents-hit-harder-hong-kongs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3098649/survey-finds-low-income-residents-hit-harder-hong-kongs?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:01:44 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai The city’s virus situation may be under control, but controversy continues over the government’s free mass testing scheme. Top officials have been on a media blitz to regain public confidence over the testing plans, with multiple bureau heads posting blogs and going on radio shows to appeal to the public to take part. They have stressed that no personal information will be sent to the mainland, in response to fears that the DNA would be used to track participants.  Hong Kong may relax some... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3098646/controversy-continues-over-hong-kongs-mass-covid-19?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3098646/controversy-continues-over-hong-kongs-mass-covid-19?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:42:10 +0000 Associated Press,Wong Tsui-kai Associated Press,Wong Tsui-kai Britain got a hard “F” for the way it handled its exams this year. Confusion reigned this week after the government scrapped a grading policy for the A-Level exams, which had deprived thousands of graduating secondary school students – especially more disadvantaged ones – of places at universities. This year, with no exams and schools shut because of the pandemic since March, education authorities decided to go with predicted grades. However, in an effort to standardise the results, they were... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/global/article/3097833/britains-exam-marking-during-covid-19-causes-public-outcry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/global/article/3097833/britains-exam-marking-during-covid-19-causes-public-outcry?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Aug 2020 09:46:49 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai Universities in Hong Kong will be moving to remote learning, adding to the impact of Covid-19 on this year’s secondary school graduates, following school suspensions, exam delays and the late release of Jupas results. The University of Hong Kong, Chinese University, Education University, Polytechnic University, Baptist University, Lingnan University and the University of Science and Technology will be holding online classes for the term that runs from September to December.  City University also... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3097693/universities-hong-kong-conduct-online-lessons-covid-19?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3097693/universities-hong-kong-conduct-online-lessons-covid-19?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Aug 2020 10:15:38 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai The International Baccalaureate (IB) can be an intense experience – but perhaps never as intense as for the Class of 2020. We asked this year’s top scorers to share their study tips with future IB candidates. If they worked for students in a year of so much uncertainty, they’re going to help in any other year. Gavin Yeung, Sha Tin College Figure out what works for you. Everyone has different schedules and plans; what works for other people may not work for you. Which is why one top tip would be... https://www.scmp.com/yp/learn/article/3097392/top-study-tips-ib-2020-top-scorers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/learn/article/3097392/top-study-tips-ib-2020-top-scorers?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Aug 2020 08:04:01 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai The Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS) announced the post-HKDSE university applications results for this year’s cohort of secondary school graduates, releasing them at 9am sharp on Thursday, 13 August. The 41,664 students will be able to view the results of their application though the Jupas website https://www.jupas.edu.hk/en/, the websites of the nine Jupas universities, or the Jupas office 24 hour interactive voice response system phone line at 2334 2330. This year, 48 per... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/article/3097113/jupas-release-university-application-results-9am-today?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/article/3097113/jupas-release-university-application-results-9am-today?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:30:06 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai The term of the current members of the Legislative Council, Hong Kong’s lawmaking body, will be extended by one year following the postponement of the elections. The National People’s Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC) in Beijing has decided to allow serving legislators to continue in their posts, but this leaves several question marks. One is the fate of four current lawmakers – Alvin Yeung Ngok-kiu, Kwok Ka-ki and Dennis Kwok of the Civic Party, and the accountancy sector’s Kenneth Leung –... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3097094/hong-kongs-current-legco-members-will-continue-serve-one?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3097094/hong-kongs-current-legco-members-will-continue-serve-one?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Aug 2020 09:39:13 +0000 Amalissa Hall,Wong Tsui-kai Amalissa Hall,Wong Tsui-kai Five million people are expected to take part in a mass Covid-19 testing programme, said Secretary for Food and Health Sophia Chan Siu-chee.  The plan was announced last Friday by Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, and three laboratories from the mainland have been selected to help carry out the tests. A team of 60 medical experts from the mainland will lead the process. However, the plan has raised concern among students. “I think that we should take part in the tests voluntarily, for... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3096925/some-hong-kong-students-concerned-about-privacy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3096925/some-hong-kong-students-concerned-about-privacy?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Aug 2020 09:35:58 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai The government will be providing free Covid-19 tests to all Hongkongers. City leader Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said at a press conference on Friday that the programme will be ready in around two weeks, with more details to be announced later. The tests will be voluntary and run with the help of mainland experts and private laboratories. “We do not yet have specifics today on exactly how the tests will be done or how the samples will be collected,” she explained, saying that the government is... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3096513/coronavirus-free-voluntary-covid-19-tests-all?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3096513/coronavirus-free-voluntary-covid-19-tests-all?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Aug 2020 10:41:05 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai We’ve had a year of scrapped events, but there’s one rock show this summer that hasn’t been cancelled! The Perseid meteor shower is returning to Earth this month and it will be visible all around the world, including – theoretically – Hong Kong. This celestial event is one of the best of the year. But what is it exactly?  Well, as the Earth journeys around the sun, it crosses patches of debris left by comets. This debris appears as shooting stars in our skies, complete with a weird sound if you... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3096112/how-watch-perseid-meteor-shower-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3096112/how-watch-perseid-meteor-shower-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Aug 2020 06:32:28 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai Volunteering is always a good thing, but sometimes it can be hard to find tasks you’re qualified to do at an organisation that you believe in. That was what motivated 17-year old Arunav Mathur to build the volunteering platform Ubuntu. The idea came to him last summer when he spent weeks looking for volunteer work. “It was troublesome, and I wanted to make it easy,” the Hong Kong International School student explains. So he decided to create a way to connect people with reputed NGOs that are... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3095947/hong-kong-international-school-student-helps-teens-find?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3095947/hong-kong-international-school-student-helps-teens-find?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Aug 2020 07:02:35 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai A student-organised English debating tournament, the HK Online WSDC (World Schools Debate Championships) International, is open to applications. Run by four experienced student debaters, teams of three or five secondary school students will follow the WSDC debate format and debate online on August 1 and 2.  One of the organisers, Justin Kim, 15, of Chinese International School, said 60 teams have signed up so far, exceeding their planned 32 teams. They are going to expand to include 64... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/global/article/3094886/student-organised-online-english-debate-tournament-open?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/global/article/3094886/student-organised-online-english-debate-tournament-open?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Jul 2020 10:28:36 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai Bad news for anyone who is feeling a bit too sweaty: the hot and humid weather won’t be going away any time soon. The Hong Kong Observatory predicts the very hot weather to continue, followed by showers and then thunderstorms in the next few days. An anticyclone loft, meaning a spinning circulation of wind around an area of high pressure, is bringing hot weather to Guangdong. Maximum temperatures are expected to remain above 30 degrees Celsius all the way until next Wednesday. Should you get... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3094881/extremely-hot-and-humid-weather-expected-continue-hong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3094881/extremely-hot-and-humid-weather-expected-continue-hong?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Jul 2020 10:11:31 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai This year’s HKDSE students could be missing out on one more thing. They will likely get their results by email tomorrow, not at school, sharing the experience with their friends. The results of the DSE – the most important public exam in Hong Kong – will be released tomorrow. It can have a big impact on the academic careers of 52,687 exam candidates.  Amid a worsening third wave of the coronavirus pandemic, most schools have decided to go for an online results release. Some schools have not... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3093952/hong-kong-students-may-face-dse-results-day-alone-covid?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3093952/hong-kong-students-may-face-dse-results-day-alone-covid?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Jul 2020 10:53:49 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai If you really look for it, you might be able to see the comet dubbed Neowise in Hong Kong. The Ho Koon Nature Education cum Astronomical Centre spotted the comet on July 7 at 5am, posting videos on their Facebook page with pictures and video, and a note saying it was visible with the naked eye. However, for wannabe stargazers, the centre added that the comet’s brightness has faded and observation will now require cameras or telescopes. In addition, its appearance will also overlap with the sun,... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3093393/how-spot-comet-neowise-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3093393/how-spot-comet-neowise-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Jul 2020 04:33:34 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai This year’s HKDSE results are expected to be released next Wednesday amid a potential “third wave” of Covid-19 infections. Some schools have informed students of a staggered release of their results to minimise social contact should the situation worsen.  Starsky Ng Ka-hin, 18, told Young Post his school plans to follow the usual practice of students going to their own classrooms to receive results, but will assign time slots for small groups of students if necessary.  First arrest made for... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3093297/hong-kong-students-await-hkdse-results-during-third-wave?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3093297/hong-kong-students-await-hkdse-results-during-third-wave?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Jul 2020 09:37:21 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai The preliminary results of the opposition camp’s primary elections, in which more than 610,000 people voted over the weekend, have been announced.  Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong Chi-fung was the top candidate in Kowloon East, while two of the localists he endorsed – former journalist Gwyneth Ho Kwai-lam and incumbent lawmaker Eddie Chu Hoi-dick – came first in New Territories East and New Territories West, respectively. Jimmy Sham Tsz-kit, convenor of the Civil Human Rights Front, and... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3093149/hong-kong-introduces-strict-covid-19-measures-pro?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3093149/hong-kong-introduces-strict-covid-19-measures-pro?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Jul 2020 10:00:01 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai If you want to make a difference in someone’s life, one of the most direct ways is through teaching. And one of the biggest impacts you can make is on young children, through early childhood education (ECE). Professor Allan Yuen Hoi-kau, president of the Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education (YCCECE), believes the most important quality ECE teachers in particular need is passion. “It’s important to remember that you are dealing with vulnerable children. They need our care and... https://www.scmp.com/yp/learn/career-advice/article/3093072/make-difference-career-early-childhood-education?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/learn/career-advice/article/3093072/make-difference-career-early-childhood-education?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Jul 2020 05:08:02 +0000 Agence France-Presse,Wong Tsui-kai Agence France-Presse,Wong Tsui-kai More than half a million Hong Kong people voted in primaries held by pro-democracy parties to choose candidates for the upcoming Legislative Council elections, organisers said on Sunday. Primaries are used to choose the most popular candidates to contest the “real” election. The event, held over the weekend, was organised by pro-democracy activist Benny Tai Yiu-ting as part of a campaign called “35+”. It is meant to give the opposition camp a majority in Legco to vote down bills and even the... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3092983/half-million-hong-kong-people-vote-pro-democracy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3092983/half-million-hong-kong-people-vote-pro-democracy?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Jul 2020 09:57:33 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai The government has announced a return to tighter social distancing measures after an outbreak of locally transmitted cases of the coronavirus. Forty-two new cases, of which 34 were locally transmitted, have pushed the health authorities to order restaurants to operate at only 60 per cent capacity, with a maximum of eight people per table. This restriction of eight people at one time will also apply to gyms, party rooms and karaoke rooms. Food and drink will also be banned at cinemas and other... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3092515/hong-kong-government-tighten-social-distancing-measures?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3092515/hong-kong-government-tighten-social-distancing-measures?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Jul 2020 09:42:40 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai The Education Bureau has banned political activities, such as singing the protest anthem Glory to Hong Kong, chanting slogans or forming human chains as a form of protest. In a reply to an official query by education sector legislator Ip Kin-yuen, Secretary for Education, Kevin Yeung Yun-hung said schools are places of learning and should not be used as venues to express political demands. “Under no circumstances should anyone be allowed to incite students to indicate their stance on... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3092324/political-activities-such-singing-protest-anthem-glory?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3092324/political-activities-such-singing-protest-anthem-glory?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Jul 2020 08:46:39 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai Several students from the seven English Schools Foundation (ESF) schools and one from German Swiss International School (GSIS) scored perfect marks in the International Baccalaureate (IB) examination this year. This is in addition to the perfect scorers announced yesterday from Diocesan Boys’ School, St Paul’s Co-educational College and Victoria Shanghai Academy. Hong Kong had a total of 23 total perfect scores, 11 fewer than last year. The ESF schools between them had 12 top scholars, more than... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3092206/ib-2020-12-top-scorers-revealed-hong-kongs-esf-schools?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3092206/ib-2020-12-top-scorers-revealed-hong-kongs-esf-schools?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Jul 2020 11:27:26 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai Wong Tsui-kai Under the newly-passed national security law, there are four categories of offences – secession, subversion, terrorism, and collusion with a foreign country or external elements to endanger national security. The maximum penalty for each crime is life imprisonment. Here are five things to know: 1 National security education in schools and universities will be mandatory. 2 Offenders can be sent to the mainland in cases that involve “complicated situations” of interference by foreign forces; cases... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3091539/5-things-know-about-hong-kongs-new-national-security-law?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3091539/5-things-know-about-hong-kongs-new-national-security-law?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Jul 2020 08:37:30 +0000