EdUHK Strengthens Partnerships with Education Sector Fostering Education Development in Hong Kong
To further deepen its collaboration with the education sector, The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) hosted two key partnership events: the ‘EdUHK-Hong Kong School Councils and Principals’ Associations Exchange Session’ and the ‘EdUHK-Hong Kong School Sponsoring Bodies Exchange Session’ on 4 and 9 June 2025, respectively. These events brought together representatives from various partner organisations to explore future collaboration opportunities and jointly promote the sustainable development of education in Hong Kong.
The exchange sessions build upon the collaborative agreements signed on 23 November 2024 between EdUHK and various school sponsoring bodies, school councils, and principals’ associations. They mark a significant step forward in deepening and expanding EdUHK’s partnerships within the education community. The sessions were chaired by Dr Kevin Kam Wai-keung, Director of School Partnership and Field Experience at EdUHK. The representatives from the partner organisations who attended the exchange sessions included (listed in alphabetical order by organisation names):
School Councils and Principals’ Associations:
- Mrs Betty Ip Tsang Chui-hing, President and Ms Lee Suk-han, Vice Chairman, Association of Hong Kong Kindergarten Education Professional Exchange
- Ms Alice Yan Kin-foon, Chairperson and Mr Iu Kok-kin, Vice Chairman, Association of Principals of Government Secondary Schools
- Ms Kathy Chung Lai-kam, Chairperson and Ms Polly Chan Shuk-yee, Vice Chairperson, Hong Kong Aided Primary School Heads Association
- Mr Dion Chen, Chairman and Ms Jessica Man Sze-wing, Treasurer, Hong Kong Direct Subsidy Scheme Schools Council
- Ms Joanne Fong Yee-man, Vice Chairperson, Hong Kong Kindergarten Association
- Ms Levian Lee Ching-man, Chairperson and Mr Lam Kwok-wai, Vice Chairperson, Hong Kong Special Schools Council
- Ms Lee Yi-ying, Chairman and Mr Vincent Kwong Wing-san, Vice Chairman, Hong Kong Subsidized Secondary Schools Council
- Mr Kwok Man-kwan, Chairman, Kowloon Region School Heads Association
- Mr Chu King-yuen, President and Mr Chu Wai-lam, Chairperson, New Territories School Heads Association
- Dr Cheung Chok-fong, Chairperson and Mr Ng Wing-hung, Vice Chairperson, Subsidized Primary Schools Council
- Dr George Leung Wing-hung, Chairperson and Mr Pu Chun-ngai, Vice Chairperson, The Hong Kong Special Education School Heads Association
- Ms Fung Yin-yee, Vice Chairperson and Ms Agnes Lee Lai-mui, Secretary, Union of Government Primary School Headmasters and Headmistresses
School Sponsoring Bodies:
- Dr Raymond Kong Ho-man, Assistant Director of Education Services, Caritas Hong Kong
- Mr Joseph Kung Kwong-pui, Episcopal Delegate for Education, Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong
- Mr Yeung Yiu-chung, Development Director, Heung To Education Organisation
- Mr Kwan Wing-bun, representative, Hon Wah Educational Organization
- Ms Maggie Wong Man-king, Assistant General Secretary (Education), Hong Chi Association
- Ms Wu Fung-king, representative, Hong Kong and Kowloon Kaifong Women's Association
- Mr Chu Kwok-keung, Vice Chairman, Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers
- Mr Peter Kwok Chi-kay, Director of Education Services, Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui
- Mr Isaac Liu Ah-chuen, General Secretary, Education Department, Kowloon Tong Church of the Chinese Christian & Missionary Alliance
- Mr Lau Chi-chung, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Po Leung Kuk
- Ms Loretta Lam Yee-mei, Principal Education Secretary (Secondary and Special Education), Po Leung Kuk
- Ms Wong Wai-yan, Education Service Controller, Pok Oi Hospital
- Dr Simon Lee Sai-wing, Vice Chairperson, Education Committee, Sik Sik Yuen
- Mr Chik Man-hin, Secretary, Education Department, The Association of The Directors and Former Directors of Pok Oi Hospital
- Dr Lo Veng-cheong, Vice Chairman of Middle/Primary School and Continuing Education Department, The Baptist Convention of Hong Kong
- Mr Chan Tsun-kit, Director of Education, The Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China
- Mr Lam Kwong-fai, representative of Education Service Department, The Hong Kong Taoist Association
- Ms Doris Li Ka-yan, Deputy Education Development Manager, Education Development Department, The Lok Sin Tong Benevolent Society Kowloon
- Mr Paul Chan Shing-kwong, Chairperson, Christian Education Committee, The Lutheran Church Hong Kong Synod
- Mr Rason Law, Assistant Director (IMC Schools), Educational Services Department, The Salvation Army
- Mr Yu Ka-kit, Head, Education Department, Tsung Tsin Mission of Hong Kong
- Mr Wong Wai-kit, Education Officer-in-charge, Yan Chai Hospital
- Mr Ivan Ho Sai-cheong, Controller (Education Services), Yan Oi Tong
At the exchange sessions, participants shared their past collaborative experiences with EdUHK, provided valuable suggestions on the direction for future cooperation and discussed various topics, including teacher professional development, the application of artificial intelligence in education, teaching practices and other proposals for collaboration.
These events help strengthen the ties between EdUHK and its partners, laying a solid foundation for future collaboration. EdUHK looks forward to continuing its close partnership with stakeholders across the education sector to inject innovation and vitality into Hong Kong’s education system and to meet future challenges together.
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EdUHK Strengthens Partnerships with Education Sector Fostering Education Development in Hong Kong
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