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Mr Strachan said awards were also presented to outstanding volunteers every year and that an Overseas Exchange Programme for Outstanding Youth Volunteers was introduced two years ago.
He added that as Hong Kong entered a period of significant transition, it was particularly important that young people were given the support and opportunities to prepare them to be responsible members of society.
"Young people can show their care by participating in a wide range of volunteer services, such as visiting old people, making friends with young probationers, helping children from underprivileged families in their home work and organising activities for ex-mental patients," he said.
End/Tuesday, July 11, 1995
45,000 parents show their appreciation to teachers
About 45,000 parents have shown their appreciation to teachers of their children in the "Parents Also Appreciate Teachers" drive.
Parents participating in the campaign were invited to write a goodwill message which was printed on a specially designed thankyou card and sent to the teacher whom they appreciate. The drive was launched last month in response to the Governor's call to improve teachers' image and the Education Department's "Respect Our Teacher" Campaign.
The cards have been sent to 767 schools. The 15 schools receiving the largest number of cards will be awarded in a recognition ceremony on Thursday (July 13).
The list of schools having received the largest number of cards is as follows:
Secondary Schools
Helen Liang Memorial Secondary School (Sha Tin)
Po Leung Kuk 1984 Prevocational School
San Wui Commercial Society Chan Pak Sha School South Tuen Mun Government Secondary School Wellington College, Kowloon
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