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Curriculum Development Council delegation visits Europe
A seven-member delegation of the Curriculum Development Council has left for a seven-day visit to the Netherlands and Belgium in Europe.
The Chairman of the Council, Dr Cheng Hon-kwan, said before departure on Saturday (November 9) that the objective of the delegation was two-fold.
"The trip is to share experience on how to enhance the professionalism and productivity of a curriculum development agency," he said.
"It also aims to exchange views on how the curriculum can be more responsive to the fast changing needs of the community.
"We will visit the ministry of education and curriculum development organisations in the Netherlands and Belgium.
"Discussions with officials and educators will be held to exchange ideas and share experience on curriculum development matters with a view to enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the Curriculum Development Council."
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38 new building plans approved in September
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The Buildings Department approved 38 building plans in September year.
Of the plans, 12 are for Hong Kong Island, five for Kowloon and 21 for the New Territories.
The approved plans include 14 for apartment and apartment/commercial developments, 11 for commercial developments, three for factory and industrial developments, and 10 for community services developments.
In the same month, consent was given for work to start on 55 building projects, which involve 219,937 square metres of usable domestic floor area and 241,129 square metres of usable non-domestic floor area.