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Through direct participation of pilot schools in making and fulfilling performance pledges, the pilot scheme aims to acquire experience so as to propose feasible plans for extending the Performance Pledge Programme to more government or even aided schools in the future. The pilot scheme will start tomorrow and last until the end of July.

Under the scheme, the four pilot schools will launch a set of performance pledges jointly developed among themselves, targeting at parents and members of the public. The pledges will focus on:

(a)

Information services for parents and members of the public;

(b) Parent-school communication and co-operation; and

(c)

Service environment in school.

A leaflet on the pledges has been produced and will be distributed to parents of students at the four pilot schools tomorrow. Members of the public who are interested can also obtain a copy from these schools or from the district education offices of the Education Department.

Enquiries should be directed to the Education Department on 2961 7432.

"To formally implement the Performance Pledge Programme at school level and to further improve services provided by schools, the department hopes that parents and members of the public will lend active support to the Pilot Scheme and offer constructive suggestions," a department spokesman said.

A review will be conducted after the pilot scheme to map out plans for the way ahead.

End/ Thursday, April 27, 1995