2024/2025 Newsletter No. 3
HKAHSS Newsletter No. 3
18 September 2025
- Membership Drive
- Annual General Meeting 2025 & Election (2/12)
- Hong Kong Laureate Forum 香港桂冠論壇2025: Invitation (7/11)
- SRL Teacher Commendation Scheme (SRLTCS) 2024/25
- SRL Schools Charter Scheme (Phase III) 2025-2028
- SRL Festival 2025/26
- Newly Appointed Principals’ Gathering (26/9)
- Staff Professional Development Services 2025/26
- Survey on “HK Education Policies & Development”
- HKAHSS Recommendation for the Chief Executive Policy Address 2025
Dear Members,
Welcome back! The summer break has revitalized our energy, and the new academic year is full of potential. The HKAHSS Executive Committee wishes you a dynamic and successful term ahead. As we embark on our new term, here are the latest updates, insights, and opportunities from our association to help you and your students thrive.
1. Membership Drive
We are pleased to share that HKAHSS has 463 members for the 2024-2025 year. Thank you for your steadfast support.
Our annual membership drive is underway, and we are excited to grow our community. We extend a special invitation to new principals to join us and benefit from the collective strength of the HKAHSS. For our returning members, we greatly appreciate your ongoing commitment and look forward to your involvement this year. We also value the participation of vice principals, assistant principals, retired principals, and former principals in our Association. Please encourage your colleagues to get involved.
To subscribe, please complete the relevant membership form (Full/Associate Member or Life/Affiliated Member), available on our Association website. Once completed, kindly return the form along with a cheque to Mr. Wan Ka Kit, Andy, our Hon. Treasurer.
2. Annual General Meeting 2025 & Election (2/12)
Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Tuesday, 2nd December 2025. Building upon the momentum of our 60th Anniversary, this year continues under the theme: “Raising the Bar: To Go Above and Beyond”, as we strive to embrace new possibilities and achieve greater heights.
With the rapid rise of AI in Education, we are thrilled to collaborate with Professor Erwin Huang 黃岳永教授 and his team on an innovative practice. This project brings his AI learning buddy, “Professor E”, originally created for university students, to the secondary level.
In the Year 0 pilot phase, five schools have stepped forward as pioneers. By using the AI learning buddy, Professor E, and a reflection model, they aim to help students build reflective and independent learning skills in academics, life planning, and life-wide learning.
We are also excited that Ms. Kristin Li, the generous donor behind the Professor E Project, will be joining us at the AGM. She will share her expertise in a session titled “Gen Z at the Heart: Business Insights for Principals”, offering valuable perspectives on understanding and engaging with the next generation.
We warmly invite you to click the following link to join us for this exciting event and be part of the journey.
Enrollment Link: https://forms.gle/XjzndYcSSJcupjCm7
Event Details:
Date: 2nd December 2025 (Tuesday)
Time: 9:00a.m. – 12:30p.m.
Venue: The Cityview, 23 Waterloo Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon
Programme:
| 8:45a.m.-9:00a.m. | Registration |
| 9:00a.m.-10:00am | Annual General Meeting Agenda： 1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Last AGM 2. Matters Arising 3. Chairman’s Report 4. Honorary Treasurer’s Report 5. Appointment of Honorary Legal Adviser and Auditor 6. Election of Members to the Executive Committee 7. A.O.B. |
| 10:00a.m.-10:30a.m. | Tea Break |
| 10:30a.m.–11:00a.m. | Raising the Bar: To Go Above and Beyond (Part 2) 上下求索．跨高越遠 (續篇) Gen Z at the Heart: Business Insights for Principals 聚焦Z世代：商界視角下的教育啟發 Ms Kristine Li Keng Yan 李敬恩小姐 General Manager, Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd. 恒基兆業地產有限公司總經理 |
| 11:00a.m.–12:00noon | Raising the Bar: To Go Above and Beyond 上下求索．跨高越遠 (續篇) AI Learning Buddy: Professor E in Secondary Schools AI學習伙伴 (Professor E) 走進中學 Professor Erwin Huang and his team 黃岳永教授及其團隊 The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 香港科技大學 |
| 12:00noon–12:30p.m. | Open Forum |
The conference will be conducted in Cantonese. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided to English-speaking members.
Please click HERE to read the draft minutes of our last AGM.
According to our Constitution, the Executive Committee shall consist of 9 elected members. On the day of the AGM (2nd December 2025), the three-year term office of the following 2 principals will expire. They are:
Mr. Lin Chun-pong (Chairman)
Mr. Wan Ka-kit Andy (Hon. Treasurer)
Therefore, we need to nominate a total of 2 replacements. Please note that for those whose term of office expires, they can also be nominated for re-election.
The other serving Executive Committee members are:
Mr. Cheng Kai-lam Joe (Vice Chairman)
Ms. Yau Kit-ying Veronica (Vice Chairman)
Ms. Chan Shin-kwan (Hon. Secretary)
Dr. Lau Yiu Hung (Hon. Secretary)
Ms. Chan Shuk-man Ella (Executive Committee Member)
Ms. Lin Mau-tong Kitty (Executive Committee Member)
Mr. Mak Man-chiu (Executive Committee Member)
The Executive Committee can co-opt up to a maximum of 6 members for a period of one year. Co-opted members in 2024/25 are:
Dr. Lau Sui Yee Zoe
Mr. Li Chi-man Jimmy
Mr. Leung Kwok-kei
We urge you to send in your nominations by filling out the nomination form (LINK). Members are reminded to obtain the consent of the nominee(s) before returning the form. To avoid last-minute confusion, nomination from the floor during the AGM is discouraged.
We look forward to seeing you at the Annual General Meeting 2025.
3. Hong Kong Laureate Forum 香港桂冠論壇2025: Invitation (7/11)
HKAHSS is glad to announce that we will be co-organising with the Hong Kong Laureate Forum香港桂冠論壇 “School Dialogues: Inspiring Young Future” in the afternoon of 7th November 2025 (Friday). It is an exceptional opportunity for secondary students to engage directly with distinguished Shaw Laureates邵逸夫獎得獎者 .
Hosting Schools
- HK Island – Ying Wa Girls’ School
- Kowloon – Maryknoll Convent School (Secondary Section)
- New Territories – HKFYG Lee Shau Kee College
Session Elements
- 12 Shaw Laureates from 3 disciplines including Astronomy 天文學, Life Science and Medicine 生命科學與醫學, and Mathematical Sciences 數學科學have tentatively agreed to participate in the school dialogues at 3 designated secondary schools
- 4 Shaw Laureates will share their research, life journey, advice and encouragement and interact with participating secondary students at the 3 hosting schools
- School tour for Shaw Laureates to learn more about local school environment
Tentative Rundown on 7th November 2025 (Friday)
3:00pm Registration
3:30pm Short Introduction of Shaw Laureates and Moderator
3:35pm Shaw Laureates and Moderator be seated on stage for Chit-chat
4:10pm Q&As with Participating Students
4:45pm Depart
This event aims to ignite curiosity and ambition among students through interactive talks and Q&A session. We warmly invite Principals to encourage student participation in this inspiring cross-school event.
Application details will be released soon.
4. SRL Teacher Commendation Scheme (SRLTCS) 2024/25
After a rigorous and extensive deliberation process by a distinguished panel of judges from across the professional community, we are proud to announce the recipients of the Self-Regulated Learning Teacher Commendation Scheme (SRLTCS) 2025 Award:
Award for Outstanding Performance | ||
School | Awardee(s) | Subject |
Fanling Kau Yan College | Mr. Tse Ho Wing | Science |
Fanling Kau Yan College | Ms. Wong Wing Han | Chinese |
Kit Sam Lam Bing Yim Secondary School | Mr. Chan Wai Lok Ms. Law Po Yee | Chinese |
Award for Merit Performance | ||
School | Awardee(s) | Subject |
HKMA David Li Kwok Po College | Mr. Cheung Wan Ki Isaac | Music |
Ho Ngai College (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen) | Ms. Leung Pui Sze Ms. Wong Lai Ying | English |
Ho Yu College and Primary School (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen) | Mr. Ho Chung Fai | History |
Immaculate Heart of Mary College | Mr. Lau Yiu Chung | Science |
Kit Sam Lam Bing Yim Secondary School | Ms. Lee Po Hung | Economics |
Kit Sam Lam Bing Yim Secondary School | Ms. Ngai Pui Shan Ruby Ms. Chan Yat Laam Alice | English |
Maryknoll Fathers’ School | Mr. Yung Chun Kit | Economics |
Our Lady of the Rosary College | Mr. Leung Yat Fung | Chinese |
St. Antonius Girls’ College | Mr. Ho Ho Fai | Economics |
St. Antonius Girls’ College | Ms. Chan Yee Man | Mathematics |
Congratulations to all awardees! We warmly invite principals and awardees to join us for the prize presentation ceremony on 6th February 2026 (Friday), HKAHSS SRL Joint-School Development Day, at Kit Sam Lam Bing Yim Secondary School. We look forward to another fruitful year of collaboration among SRL practitioners.
5. SRL Schools Charter Scheme (Phase III) 2025-2028
HKAHSS has been promoting Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) since 2012. Over the past decade, member schools have formed the “SRL Network School”, working towards a shared educational vision and exploring strategies to enhance learning and teaching. The SRL Program enhances principals’ instructional leadership while fostering a professional learning community both within and across schools. It promotes professional development and serves as a platform for pedagogical innovation. To mark the 10th Anniversary of the SRL Program, the HKAHSS launched the “SRL Schools Charter” in 2022. With the 3rd phase of the three-year program commencing this year, this initiative aims to unite more like-minded schools to collaborate in promoting high-quality SRL, enabling students to learn better and teachers to teach more effectively. The Schools Charter is structured around the following core aims:
- To jointly advocate for the development of the SRL campaign and learning community across schools
- To collaboratively share practical examples of SRL and successful school-based experiences
- To collectively commend the instructional achievements in SRL and the joint efforts of teachers
- To promote sustainable improvement in SRL and instructional innovation in the school sector
Schools participating in this initiative are encouraged to pledge their commitment to advancing the “SRL Schools Charter” and to share their experiences and outcomes related to SRL practices. Schools may choose to join as either:
- Emerging Schools啟航學校: Secondary schools in Hong Kong that are in the initial stages of implementing or promoting SRL practices.
OR
- Polaris Schools 領航學校: Secondary schools that have actively promoted SRL over the past two years through activities such as hosting open classes, facilitating teacher professional development, and sharing exemplary practices.
For detailed information, please click HERE. Schools interested in joining the scheme should download and complete the SRL School Information Form (Annex II) and the School Development Plan on SRL (Annex III) using this LINK.
The submission deadline is 30th September 2025.
6. SRL Festival 2025/26
The SRL Festival 2025/26 is strategically organized into two distinct rounds of Open Classes, fostering a comprehensive and immersive learning experience. The 2 rounds will occur during the periods of:
- November 2025 to January 2026, and
- February to May 2026.
Teachers are warmly encouraged to actively participate in this enriching festival. We extend a special invitation to teachers urging them to voluntarily open their classes for peer observation and engage in post-observation discussions. Such participation is instrumental in cultivating professional growth and facilitating the exchange of pedagogical practices.
For further information, please click HERE.
If your school would like to offer Open Classes, please click and complete this FORM by 10th October 2025 (Friday).
Additionally, the Joint-school Professional Development Day is scheduled for 6th February 2026 (Friday) at Kit Sam Lam Bing Yim Secondary School. The theme will be “A Milestone of SRL: Innovative Practices in AI” (自主學習新里程：AI的創新實踐), which underscores the integration of artificial intelligence into daily teaching or pedagogies. We warmly invite you and your colleagues to join this Annual Professional Development Day, designed to foster collaborative growth and innovation within the educational community. Comprehensive details regarding this event will be disseminated in November 2025.
7. Newly Appointed Principals’ (NAPs) Gathering
The Association will host a welcoming gathering for all Newly Appointed Principals (NAPs) this September. We look forward to providing a platform for introductions and community building.
Date: 26th September 2025 (Friday)
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Student Activity Centre, G/F, SKH Saint Mary’s Church Mok Hing Yiu College, 1 Hoi Lai Street, Shamshuipo, Kowloon
Aims:
- To introduce the work of HKAHSS
- To build connections among NAPs and HKAHSS Executive Committee members
- To provide support to NAPs in the face of recent challenges
Registration: Please complete this Google Form by 22nd September, 2025
8. Staff Professional Development Services 2025/26
One of HKAHSS’s primary goals is to enhance the professionalism of HK educators. We are delighted to introduce the ”2025/26 Staff Professional Development Service”, continuing the success of our previous initiatives.
HKAHSS will continue to assist in conducting professional development programs, seminars, and workshops at your school. This year, we provide services covering various topics across six different areas, including:
- New Trends and Prospects in Education
- Learning & Teaching & Curriculum
- Students’ Growth and Nurture
- Teacher Professional Growth and Development
- School Self-Evaluation and External Review
- School Management Theory and Practice
For details, please see this LINK.
9. Survey on “HK Education Policies & Development”
In June 2025, the Association conducted a Survey on “Hong Kong Education Policies & Development” to gather insights from our members. The findings, which have now been fully analyzed, are detailed in this LINK.
We extend our sincere gratitude to all members who contributed their valuable perspectives and expertise.
10. HKAHSS Recommendation for the Chief Executive Policy Address 2025
It has been our annual practice to send a letter to the Chief Executive, Mr. Lee Ka-chiu John, to share our views and suggestions regarding the education sector in the upcoming Policy Address.
In light of rapid technological advances and national strategies, HKAHSS urges the government to accelerate the formulation of a comprehensive digital education policy by 2026, enhance the authority of relevant steering committees, and leverage Hong Kong’s unique position to establish AI training bases and develop localized AI educational tools.
Furthermore, amid current fiscal and demographic challenges, the association calls for sustainable, forward-looking policies—including attracting non-local students, improving cross-district school place allocation, granting schools greater financial flexibility, and conducting deeper stakeholder consultation—to ensure a healthy education ecosystem that nurtures talent capable of supporting both Hong Kong’s and the nation’s future development.
Our letter has been sent to the Chief Executive’s Office in August 2025 and the contents have been uploaded to our website. For details, please see this LINK.
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Thank you for your time and engagement with this update. Your continued support is essential to our shared mission. We look forward to working alongside you to foster a vibrant educational environment in Hong Kong and to a year of growth and success for all our students.
Chan Shin Kwan
Honorary Secretary