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EDB plans new weights for primary school assessments

The EDB (Education Bureau) recently announced that it is reviewing the composition of primary school internal assessments and plans to adjust the weight of each subject.

The proposal includes adding Physical Education, which would account for 2 points, with physical fitness assessment and school-based elements making up half of that.

The weight of Chinese, English, and Mathematics would be reduced from 9 points each to 8 points each. The total score of 38 points remains unchanged, with the changes expected to be implemented as early as the 2026/27 school year, according to sources.

The General Studies subject in primary schools will be split into Science and Humanities, to be gradually implemented at all levels starting from the 2025/26 school year. The assessment weight will change from 6 points to 4 points for each subject. The Visual Arts subject, initially 3 points, is suggested to be reduced to 2 points, while the Music subject's weight remains unchanged.

The EDB stated that it reviews and collects opinions on subjects' weights related to internal assessments and will announce the relevant arrangements in due course.

John Lee: HK needs to be proactive in developing productivity

The Chief Executive, John Lee, said Hong Kong is making every effort to build an international innovation and technology center and to develop new quality productivity in accordance with local conditions.

He added that Hong Kong is undergoing an economic restructuring and needs to be proactive and "aware of, responsive to, and knowledgeable about changes" in the face of challenges.

The Secretary for Innovation, Technology & Industry, Sun Dong, said that Hong Kong needs to work harder on the resources that match the development of new quality productivity, including land and industrial talents, as well as the suitability of many previous rules and practices for the development of the new era.

Watch This | Hong Kong Cat Expo 2024: Kitties' got talent

Organized by Exhibition Group, the "Hong Kong Cat Expo 2024" ("Expo"), will be held from August 2 to 4, 2024 (Friday to Sunday). Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition, which attracted 180,000 visitors in just three days last year, the Expo has established itself as Hong Kong's premier large-scale event dedicated to cats.

The event aims to showcase and offer a wide range of cat-themed products to feline enthusiasts while promoting cat culture. It will bring together an array of creative cat art products, art toys, and lifestyle items from both overseas and local vendors, providing cat lovers with an exceptional shopping and leisure experience.

Exhibition Group released the "The Analysis Survey on Cat Ownership Statistics and Trends in Hong Kong 2024" on the same day. The survey, conducted online in June, interviewed around 1,000 cat owners. It found that over 60% of respondents own two or more cats, with 12.4% owning four or more, an increase of 1% from last year. The most popular breeds among Hong Kong people are, in order: Domestic Shorthair, British Shorthair, Ragdoll, American Shorthair, and Exotic Shorthair. 87.9% of respondents indicated that their cat care expenses had increased over the past 12 months, with average monthly spending reaching HK$1,889, a sharp 26.4% increase from last year's HK$1,495. The proportion of those spending HK$3,500 to HK$5,000 per month on their cats jumped from 4% last year to 10%. Economic conditions, cat age, and medical care are the main factors affecting these expenses.

Free visit of Research Vessel Tan Kah Kee to come in August 2024

The Chiyu Tan Kah Kee Education Foundation will host a five-day event from Aug. 16 to 20, 2024, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the 150th birthday of renowned patriotic overseas Chinese leader Mr. Tan Kah Kee.

The event will feature the Xiamen University's research vessel Tan Kah Kee (R/V TKK) docked at the Ocean Terminal in Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon.

Open days for the ship will be from Aug. 17 to 19, allowing booked groups and the public to visit the ship for free. Details on free reservation bookings will be announced later.

A special exhibition commemorating the 150th birthday of Mr. Tan will also be held in the waiting hall of the Ocean Terminal. The exhibition will showcase Mr. Tan's lifelong perseverance, dedication to education, and contributions to maritime education and national salvation. It will provide information on the construction and operation of R/V TKK, the development of Hong Kong's shipping industry, and talent cultivation.

"As the organizer of this event, we hope to introduce the public to Xiamen University's R/V TKK and its marine research achievements through interactive open days, enhancing Hong Kong citizens' understanding of the nation's marine research, marine environmental protection, and maritime education, as well as raising awareness of Hong Kong as a shipping center," said chairman of the Chiyu Tan Kah Kee Education Foundation, Mr. Zheng Wei.

"2024 marks the 150th birthday of Mr. Tan. Through this event, we aim to further educate the public, students, and visitors about Mr. Tan's patriotic spirit, dedication to education, and remarkable achievements," he added.

Since 2018, Xiamen University has utilized the R/V TKK to conduct the "Maritime Silk Road School" talent training program, offering undergraduate students from different nationalities the opportunity to conduct oceanographic research projects, fostering international perspectives, research skills and practical maritime abilities. It has become an essential brand for Xiamen University in cultivating high-level marine talent with a global vision.

Ani-com & Games Hong Kong 2024 kicks off at Convention & Exhibition Centre

The five-day Ani-com & Games Hong Kong 2024 officially kicked off today (July 26) at the Wan Chai Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Many anime and comics fans took advantage of the first day of admission. One hour before the opening ceremony at 10:00 a.m., there were already crowds of people outside the entrance of the Convention & Exhibition Centre, queuing up for entry to the venue, and the queue stretched from outside the exhibition halls to the footbridge of the MTR Exhibition Centre Station.

According to the official website, 300 places will be randomly drawn each day from July 26 to 27 to determine the order of admission for the 1st to 300th attendees. If the number of registrants is less than 300 per day, the ACGHK App will be used to randomly draw the order of admission. If the number of registrants exceeds 300 per day, 300 places will be randomly selected and the order of admission will be assigned by this app.