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"Besides, they have to assist in organising extra-curricular activities. By encouraging students to participate in various kind of activities, they will teach them how to get along with other people. "Teachers also have to set good examples for their students," she said.

Mrs Yu noted that the Education Department spared no efforts in promoting the message of respecting teachers.

The department and 14 education organisations had organised a multi-media 'Respect our teachers' campaign last year, she added.

Also, the message had been disseminated to Hong Kong students and all walks to life through the CYC with more than 120,000 members.

Under the theme 'respect our teachers; lead a healthy life', the CYC had. organised various activities during the year.

With the support of Agriculture and Fisheries Department and the Lions Clubs International, District 303, the highlight of the campaign -- Tree Planting cum Time Capsule Laying Ceremony was taken place at the Pastoral Garden of the Lions Nature

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Education Centre, Tsiu Hang, Sai Kung.

"The setting up of Pastoral Garden signifies the result of the efforts of teachers in educating young people.

"The laying of a time capsule aims at keeping details of the development of the campaign and information of different activities. "The time capsule will be opened in 2006," Mrs Yu said.

Mrs Yu ensured that the department would continue the promotion of the message of respecting teachers in future.

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