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Language education standing committee holds first meeting
The Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR), chaired by Dr Daniel Tse Chi-wai, held its first meeting today (Monday).
The Committee has decided to set up two sub-committees to facilitate the working of SCOLAR. Mr Tsang Yok-sing was elected Chairman of the Chinese Language Sub-committee and Mrs Lau Pong Elim was elected Chairman of the English Language Sub-committee.
At the meeting, members were briefed on the present position of the Language Fund which has now been put under the auspices of SCOLAR. It was agreed that a more pro-active approach should be adopted to carry out priority research projects to be identified by the Committee.
"SCOLAR will need to hold further discussions before a work plan for the next 12 months can be drawn up," Dr Tse said.
"With such a distinguished membership, we have made a good start in having such a wide spectrum of expertise among us. We recognise the importance of our role here in shaping and directing issues in language education in Hong Kong.
"With members' enthusiastic support and sound advice, the SCOLAR will endeavour to accomplish its role," Dr Tse said.
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Experimental orientation programme for new arrivals
An experimental orientation programme for new arrivals will be launched early next month to help them to gain a better understanding of the range of public services that would facilitate their integration into the community.
The programme, jointly organised by the Eastern District Office, Eastern District Board and Social Welfare Department, include a tour on November 17 of famous landmarks on Hong Kong Island and around areas where most new arrivals congregate and three talks on local welfare and education services on the evenings of November 1, 8 and 15.