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Subsequent to the release of the "Draft Guidelines on Extra-activities in Schools" in October 1996 for consultation, a considerable amount of feedback was received.
These comments were considered and incorporated as appropriate in the consolidated version of the guidelines.
The guidelines aim to better teachers' understandings of the extra-curricular activities from a broad perspective.
A circular and three sets of guidelines had been issued to all primary and secondary schools.
Completed nomination forms have to be returned to the School Activities Section of the Education Department's Advisory Inspectorate Division at Room 934, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, or fax it to 2893 3747, on or before April 30.
All applications will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis. Successful candidates will be notified by mail on or before May 12.
Enquiries should be directed to the above section on 2892 6693.
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Marine Department is co-ordinating rescue operation
The Maritime Rescue Co-ordinating Centre (MRCC) of the Marine Department is co-ordinating a rescue operation of a collision incident involving a high-speed ferry and a towing vessel.
The incident was reported that a Zhuhai-bound high-speed ferry "Hoi Bin" had a collision with a towing vessel off Shek Kwu Chau this (Wednesday) morning.
Initial report indicated that there are 194 passengers and eight crew members on board the high-speed ferry and no casualty and injuries have so far been reported.
Meanwhile, Marine Department vessels and Police launches are rushing to the scene to assist.
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