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| Global winner: Viola of YBHK wins award - Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 |
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How does one get children to learn mathematics in a way that is fun, engaging and, most importantly, productive? Viola Lam discovered how and has now been recognized globally as the "Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2015".
Starting with seed funding and mentorship from Youth Business Hong Kong (YBHK), Viola has seen her business, FS Education Centre, grow and thrive, employing 20 people and reaching 37,000 local students through her innovative teaching using visual aids and a free online platform.
Chosen from a field of 68 contenders from around the world, being named "Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2015" by Youth Business International (YBI) is a great credit to Viola herself, but also to YBHK and the Federation each of which supports, encourages and enables young people to look at entrepreneurship as another way of employability.
All of us at the Federation and in YBHK join in with Sir Malcolm Williamson, Chairman of YBI and Chair of the judging panel, who stated, "Viola is an outstanding example of the power of young entrepreneurs to do good for society, and we commend her on her achievements."
Congratulations!
Visit ybhk.hkfyg.org.hk for more details about Youth Business Hong Kong
Go to http://www.fseducation.com.hk to learn more about Viola Lam and FS Education Centre |
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Hong Kong Odyssey of the Mind Competitions 2015
Thanks to the support of our venue host, over 500 students from 52 local schools and youth centres will be showing off their talent and creativity at the competitions this year. The Opening Ceremony will feature a series of fun-filled activities such as Art Jamming and Creativity Games plus a Team Parade at the Opening Ceremony.
Date 28 & 29 March
Venue Hong Kong Design Institute and Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Lee Wai Lee)
Guest of Honour Mrs Marion Lai Chan Chi-kuen, JP, Permanent Secretary for Education, HKSAR
More details http://hkom.hkfyg.org.hk
Enquiries Kylie tel 2561 6149 |
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Must See Concerts! 2015 HKFYG Jockey Club Hong Kong International a cappella Festival 21 March - 14 April
Try a taste of a Cappella at the 2015 HKFYG Jockey Club Hong Kong International a cappella Festival with Rajaton (Finland), SLIXS (Germany), EXIT (Korea) Jabberwocks (US), a cappella Festival 2015 Ambassador, Hanjin Tan and the HKFYG Hong Kong Melody Makers, sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.
21 March 4pm Piazza C, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, International a cappella Marathon. Free!
22 March 4pm A cappella @ Sha Tin Town Hall Plaza. Free!
23-25 March Mobile a cappella, on tour, live! Go to facebook for route details. Free!
27 & 28 March 8pm Queen Elizabeth Stadium Arena March International a cappella Extravaganza Tickets HK$100
11 April 8pm Hong Kong City Hall Theatre: Hong Kong Melody Makers Concert, Dat's Your Song
13 April 7pm Hong Kong Cultural Centre: Rajaton Masterclass
14 April 8pm Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall: Rajaton a cappella Master Series.
More details http://acappella.hkfyg.org.hk
Reservations urbtix.hk Credit Card Phone Booking 2111 2999 Discounts available
Enquiries Gabriel or Lucia tel 2527 2448, 2395 5753, 3761 6661 |
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One Minute In One Day: family video contest sponsored by Lee Kum Kee Family Foundation at M21
The Lee Kum Kee Family Foundation has sponsored HKFYG Jockey Club Media 21 (M21) for this video contest promoting family love and harmony. There will be an open competition from April-September for one-minute videos made during a single 24-hour period on the theme of the loving family. Student and open division entrants are welcome to use M21 production facilities. Awards will be given after adjudication and online facebook voting in July-August.
More details m21.hk
Enquires CK Chow tel 3979 0040
Sir Robert Ho Tung Charitable Fund for picture book libraries in kindergartens
HKFYG's three kindergarten/nurseries adopt a picture book approach to teach reading, with a wide variety of activities. This motivates children to read and enlarge their vocabulary and is especially effective when parents participate too. Now, a grant from the Sir Robert Ho Tung Charitable Fund to build picture book libraries is adding extra scope and quality to the strategy.
Enquiries Iris tel 3755 7107
Project SIM Beat Drugs Fund projects at Youth Crime Prevention Centre
HKFYG's Youth Crime Prevention Centre is running Project SIM [Stratified Intervention Model] this year for youth drug treatment service in New Territories South. Potential young drug users are the targets, plus occasional and dependent drug users, and hidden drug users. The project is supported by the Beat Drugs Fund of the Narcotics Division, Security Bureau.
Dates May 2015 till April 2017
Enquiries Wilson Chan tel 3755 7064
Schoolike Commendation Award (讚好校園) sponsored by
Community Participation Scheme 2015-16
The aim of this project, funded by the Community Participation Scheme 2015-16 of the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education, is for students to give recognition to teachers who are role models. It encourage students to explore their potential and commends schools that embody a spirit of caring and appreciation via school-based activities.
Schools can also nominate teachers for Schoolike Commendation Awards.
Nomination period May to June 2015
First round July
Second round September to October
Award ceremony December 2015
Enquiries Cecilia tel 2788 3433 |
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