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He advised teachers to simplify the teaching kit or select suitable items catering the needs and ability of their students.
Each secondary school will be provided with two sets of the Chinese version teaching kit.
The English version was published and issued to schools in 1993.
Meanwhile, the Biological Sciences Section of the Advisory Inspectorate Division of the Education Department will organise two whole-day courses on sex education for primary school teachers on May 30 (Thursday) and May 31 (Friday).
In addition to a discussion with participants on the content and method of sex education in primary schools, the course consists of two talks: "Understanding Puberty" by Dr Chow Ka-wah from the Central Health Unit, Department of Health, and "Overview on Child Sexual Abuse" by Ms Grace Ma from Against Child Abuse.
Relevant circulars and application forms have been sent to all primary schools.
Schools are requested to return their nomination forms to Inspector (Primary Health Education), Advisory Inspectorate Division, Education Department, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, on or before next Monday (May 13).
Enquires about the courses may be directed to the Biological Sciences of the Advisory Inspectorate Division on 2892 6547 or 2892 6548.
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HAD Co-ordination Centre set up
A Home Affairs Department Co-ordination Centre has been set up at the Sha Tin District Office from 7 am this (Friday) morning in response to the incident at the Whitehead Detention Centre.
Public enquiries concerning the incident can be directed to the Co-ordination Centre on 2604 8078.
A spokesman for the Home Affairs Department urges residents in Ma On Shan to report any strangers in the neighbourhood to the police.
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