Jockey Club Youth Academy for Special Educational Needs
5th Teacher-Student Photography Exhibition and Compilation of Past Works
The Education University of Hong Kong’s (EdUHK) Jockey Club Youth Academy for Special Educational Needs (the Academy) hosted its 5th Teacher-Student Photography Exhibition and Compilation of Past Works at the L0 Gallery of Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre in Shek Kip Mei from 29 May to 1 June. The opening ceremony was held on 29 May.
The exhibition, themed “Hong Kong．Stories”, presented the city’s diversity through the lens of Academy students. Guided tours were conducted by the students, who introduced their works and shared the creative concepts behind them. To enhance accessibility, the exhibition incorporated visually impaired-friendly features, including audio guide services and AI-powered image-to-speech technology, enabling the public to experience “Hong Kong．Stories” in multiple ways.
Officiating at the opening ceremony were Mr Fletch Chan Wai-wai, Deputy Secretary for Labour and Welfare (Welfare)1; Mr Horace Lit, Executive Manager, Charities (Health; Older Adults) of The Hong Kong Jocky Club (HKJC); Mr Paulo Chak, Deputy Executive Manager, Charities, HKJC, and Professor Kenneth Sin Kuen-fung, Executive Director of Institute of Special Needs and Inclusive Education (ISNIE) and Director of the Academy. The event drew more than 100 guests, including secondary school principals, front-line teachers, Academy course instructors, representatives of partner companies and non-profit organisations, as well as students and their parents.
In addition to showcasing outstanding works by teachers and students of the current cohort, the exhibition also featured notable pieces from previous years. Guided by their teachers, students explored communities across Hong Kong, using photography to capture the city’s diverse character from their own perspectives.
Complementing the guided tour, a “Five Senses Workshop” was held during the exhibition. Through sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch, participants were invited to transform everyday sensory experiences into words and images. This activity encouraged multiple perspectives and deeper reflection while fostering an open and inclusive environment in which participants could freely share their thoughts and feelings.
Established in 2020 by ISNIE, with support from the HKSAR Government’s Education Bureau, the Hong Kong Special Schools Council and a donation from the HKJC Charities Trust, the Academy provides continued education opportunities for high-school leavers with special educational needs (SEN). It equips them with essential life skills and prepares them for employment. In 2024, the Academy received further support from the HKJC Charities Trust and joined the ‘Jockey Club Collaborative Project for Inclusive Employment’. This initiative strengthens career-oriented planning for graduates with SEN. By expanding internship networks and fostering cross-sector collaboration, it lays a solid foundation for students to transition into the job market.
The Academy offers one to three-year programmes for students with SEN, covering practical subjects including career planning, languages, photography, drone operation and flower arranging. Through experiential learning, students enhance their employability and competitiveness. Graduation certificates are awarded upon completion of the programme.
Photos are available on the EdUHK Institute of Special Needs and Inclusive Education website:
https://isnie.eduhk.hk/news-and-events/news
For more information about the Jockey Club Youth Academy for Special Educational Needs, please visit:
https://isnie.eduhk.hk/projects/YASEN/about-yasen
For more information about the Jockey Club Collaborative Project for Inclusive Employment, please visit the Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/InclusiveCareerPlatform
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