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The working group comprised members with various expertise, including personnel in the sports professions, schools councils and government departments.

"The Guidelines have taken into account the suggestions made in the Coroner's report arising from the Pat Sin Leng Hill Fire in February 1996," the spokesman said.

"Suggested measures on how to respond to accidents, getting lost, hill fires and heavy rain have been incorporated into the new Guidelines."

The spokesman noted, nevertheless, that the new Guidelines are by no means exhaustive.

"In view of the circumstances which may vary from one school to another, schools will also need to exercise their judgement. A list of relevant professional associations is given at the end of the Guidelines so schools can approach them direct for further information on more specialised outdoor activities."

The spokesman added that another set of Guidelines, Guidelines on Extra- curricular Activities in Schools, will be issued in October 1996, giving a broad outlook on issues related to the planning and implementation of extra-curricular activities in schools.

A series of seminars connected with the two sets of Guidelines will be held in November 1996 for teachers to raise their awareness in the planning and implementation of extra-curricular activities as a whole.

Enquiries on the Guidelines should be directed to the Education Department's School Activities Section on 2892 6693.

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Respect our Teacher Activity Design Competition

Secondary and primary students are encouraged to take part in the respect our teacher activity design competition.

Organised jointly by the Committee on Respect Our Teachers Campaign and the Education Department, the competition aims at providing students with opportunities to develop their creative potential in activity design.