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physics, the Hong Kong teams netted two gold, four silver and three bronze medals in the International Mathematical Olympiad and the International Physics Olympiad. In science and technology, the Hong Kong team gained wide recognition among the competitors from other countries by winning championships in the 1st WRO International Robot Olympiad and the Odyssey of the Mind Programme. Hong Kong students also won awards in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair and the International Astronomical Union named Chan Yik Hei a star student in recognition of his outstanding performance in such competitions.
In arts and sports, students were awarded prizes in the 10th International Children's Poetry and Painting Contest, the 17th Lions Clubs International Peace Poster Contest and the Asian Bowling Federation Tour 2005.
Regulatory Framework and Governance Structure
Organisation
The Secretary for Education and Manpower, who heads the EMB of the Government Secretariat, formulates and reviews education policy, secures funds in the government budget, and oversees the effective implementation of educational programmes. The Permanent Secretary for Education and Manpower assists him in formulating, coordinating and implementing education policies with the support of the bureau.
Education Ordinance
School education services come under the Education Ordinance. School operators must comply with the provisions of the ordinance and the subsidiary legislation covering areas such as registration of schools, teachers and managers, health and safety requirements, fees and charges and teacher qualifications.
The Education (Amendment) Ordinance 2004, which provides for the implementation of a school-based management governance framework in aided schools through the establishment of incorporated management committees, came into effect on January 1, 2005.
Vocational Training Council Ordinance
The Vocational Training Council Ordinance provides for the establishment, functions and management of the council, which is the main body responsible for vocational education and technical training. Its membership comprises representatives from industry, commerce, the service sectors, employee
the service sectors, employee representatives and government officials.
Post Secondary Colleges Ordinance
The Post Secondary Colleges Ordinance covers institutions offering post- secondary courses. There are currently three approved post-secondary colleges registered under the ordinance, namely the Hong Kong Shue Yan College and the Caritas Francis Hsu College and the Chu Hai College of Higher Education.
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