EdUHK Hosts Final cum Award Presentation Ceremony of the ‘Hong Kong Secondary School Belt and Road Quiz Competition’
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) School Partnership and Field Experience Office (SPFEO) organised the final and award presentation ceremony of the Hong Kong Secondary School Belt and Road Quiz Competition on 1 November at its Tai Po campus. The event was co-organised by the Hong Kong Subsidized Secondary Schools Council, the New Territories School Heads Association, the Kowloon Region School Heads Association, the Hong Kong Island School Heads Association, the Hong Kong Direct Subsidy Scheme Schools Council and the Association of Principals of Government Secondary Schools.
With the support of the Belt and Road Office of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, the competition aimed to encourage secondary school students to gain a deeper understanding of the Belt and Road Initiative, broaden their international perspectives, and cultivate global competitiveness among the younger generation.
The competition kicked off in September with a preliminary round, in which 160 senior secondary students from 40 schools took part. The final round featured five school teams that advanced from the preliminaries, with the Commissioner for Belt and Road, Mr Nicholas Ho Lik-chi, and EdUHK President Professor John Lee Chi-Kin attended the event as officiating guests.
The final round of the competition covered eight major categories: ‘History and Background Knowledge’, ‘Economy and Trade’, ‘Politics and International Relations’, ’Education, Culture, and Society’, ‘Technology and Innovation’, ‘Environment and Sustainable Development’, ‘Geography and Transportation’, and ‘Belt and Road Trivia’, offering a comprehensive assessment of students’ understanding of the initiative. After intense competition, Sing Yin Secondary School emerged as the champion. Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Wong Fut Nam College took second place, Hong Kong Taoist Association The Yuen Yuen Institute No. 2 Secondary School came third, while Law Ting Pong Secondary School and Valtorta College won fourth place and the merit award, respectively.
In Mr Nicholas Ho Lik-chi’s address, he emphasised that the Belt and Road Initiative is a forward-looking and long-term national development strategy that fosters extensive and multidimensional connectivity among nations and regions. He noted that the competition brought together high-achieving students, nurturing their competencies and broad perspectives, empowering them to contribute meaningfully to the sustainable development of the Belt and Road Initiative. Mr Ho also encouraged students to actively explore the history, culture, and current advancements of countries involved in the initiative and to capitalise on the opportunities arising from this collaborative effort.
In his welcome address, Professor John Lee Chi-Kin highlighted that the competition provided a valuable platform for students to showcase their talents and expand their global outlook. He stressed that the competition aimed to deepen secondary school students’ understanding of policies, economics, and cultural aspects related to the Belt and Road Initiative, while nurturing talent for Hong Kong SAR's active participation in the national strategy. Professor Lee also mentioned the University's ongoing collaborations with institutions in Belt and Road countries, such as the Philippines, Myanmar, and Indonesia to promote cross-cultural exchange.
The event was also officiated by EdUHK Associate Vice President (Internationalisation) Professor Lo Sing-kai, Council Members Mr Kwok Wing-keung and Dr Maxwell Ho Chun-sing, General Education Programme Advisor Dr Joe Lo Tin-yau, Librarian Dr Sidney Cheng Po-ying, Director of SPFEO Dr Kevin Kam Wai-keung, Associate Director of SPFEO Ms Mandy Au Yuen-yee, Professional Consultant of SPFEO Mr Langton Cheung Yung-pong, Chairperson of Association of Principals of Government Secondary Schools Ms Wu Lai-wan, Committee Member of Hong Kong Subsidized Secondary Schools Council Ms Shirley Ng Yau-mei, Supervisory Board Member of Kowloon Region School Heads Association Mr Ng Yat-ming and Committee Member of New Territories School Heads Association Ms Choi Man-kwan.
Honorary School Partnership Advisor of SPFEO Ms Wong Wan-chu, School Partnership Advisors of SPFEO Ms Chan Shuk-man, Mr King Cheng King-leung and Mr Fung Hon-yin, and Honorary Special Advisor of Centre for Religious and Spirituality Education Mr Ngan Ka-hing were also in attendance to show their support.
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