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The Education Department began implementing Phase I of the Hong Kong Extensive Scheme in English in public sector primary schools in September 1995.
At present, there are 83 schools in Phases I and II of the scheme.
The scheme is a curriculum project for upper primary pupils. It is aimed at helping upper primary students develop a reading habit in English and improving their English proficiency through reading good quality English books.
Through a well-organised reading programme, pupils will eventually be able to improve their writing abilities and other skills.
Participating schools will be provided with a complete resource package consisting of one set of 250 books graded into six different levels accompanied by reading and teaching aids.
Specialist support including seminars and induction courses will be offered to schools before implementing the scheme.
Those interested in participating in the scheme are requested to send in their application to the English Section of Education Department's Advisory Inspectorate, Room 304 Advisory Inspectorate Teaching and Resources Centre, 19 Hok Yuen Street, Hung Hom on or before December 11.
Further enquiries can be made to the section on 2333 8477 or 2892 6573.
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Country parks management centres open to public on Saturday
For the first time, selected country parks management centres will be opened to the public this Saturday (December 7).
The open day is organised by the Agriculture and Fisheries Department (AFD) as part of the Government's Serving the Community Week with the objective of introducing the work of country parks staff.