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le

in

incorporating

elements

of Civic Education

into

their

lessons;

and

to t he

programmes,

lc elements

in of Civic Education

programmes.

part

in

promoting Civic

Education.

production of educational television

including both Civic Education Specials and

language and social studies

Extra-curricular activities also play an important

Since 1983 each

standard-size secondary school

has in the public sector

been

provided with an extra graduate teacher in order to strengthen

such activities in the school.

Outside the school

Sir,

system Civic Education

is

promoted by the City and New Territories Administration, Radio Television Hong Kong, the Information Services Department, the

Independent

Commission

Welfare Department.

Against

Corruption, and

the Social

Their efforts and activities are monitored

and co-ordinated by the Committee on the Promotion of Civic

Education, chaired by Mrs. Rita FAN. The total expenditure

incurred by all these organisations is estimated at about $22

million in the current financial year.

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Xe

I understand, Sir, that in 1988/89 the various organisations concerned with promoting vic Education sought increased funds for Civic Education related programmes.

Details will become known when the draft Estimates

have

are

laid

before this Council on 2 March.

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