Yau Tsim Mong fair helps parents choose primary schools
HK01 · 1 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago4 MIN
Summary
A primary school expo held in Yau Tsim Mong on Tuesday gathered information from 13 district primary schools to help K3 kindergarten pupils and their parents better understand each school’s educational features and philosophy. The event also promoted positive education and encouraged families to work closely with schools as children prepare to enter primary school.
Key Points
- The expo consolidated information on 13 primary schools in Yau Tsim Mong, targeting K3 pupils and parents seeking a fuller picture of school characteristics and teaching ideas.
- A principals’ dialogue was moderated by Leung Shun-man (梁辰民), adviser to the Yau Tsim Mong Parents Academy and a positive education specialist.
- Participating principals included Chan Suk-yee of Yaumati Catholic Primary School (Hoi Wang Road), Cheung Hoi-lam of Jordan Road Government Primary School, Cheng Chun-kit of CCC Kei Tsun Primary School, and Yeung Yui-cheung of SKH Kei Wing Primary School.
- Discussions focused on primary transition and positive parenting, including character strengths, growth mindset and emotional resilience within home-school cooperation.
- Student performances from district primary and secondary schools included solo singing, choir, fencing, recorder ensemble, dance and Chinese instrumental solo pieces.
Why It Matters
For families in Yau Tsim Mong facing school selection, the event offered a one-stop setting that organisers said could reduce pressure and help parents make choices better suited to their children. It also reinforced the message from educators that school choice should focus on fit, not reputation alone, while parents maintain a constructive partnership with schools.