1. Holistic Approach to Education – A Funder’s Perspective
November 2016
Holistic Approach to Education – A Funder’s Perspective
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2. Who we are A Family Foundation, Founded 1973 Mission
A Separate Entity from Hysan Development Company Limited
Mission
For the Betterment of Hong Kong
Narrow Locale, Broad Sectors
4 Sectors
Vetting Process
Consensus-driven
Flexibility
Capacity to take risks
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3. Evolution of LHF 1973 2016 onwards Focused on education
NGOs & Academic Institutions
Expanded to encompass other sectors
Traditional giving mindset
From
Cheque Writer to
Strategic Partner
Venturing into Social Enterprises
Exploring
Social Innovation
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4. C I S At a Glance Funds initiatives in: Funding Principles:
Social Welfare/
Health
Education
Environment
Arts & Culture C I S
atalytic Effect
ollaboration
ost-effectiveness
mpact & Scope
ustainability
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5. LHF Education Projects Overview
Special Education Needs
Character Education, including:
Sports; Positive Education and Arts
Scholarships and
other Educational Programs
Key Themes
Kindergarten
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Post-Tertiary
Heep Hong Society – SEN Intervention
HKSPC – SEN Screening and Assessment
HK EdU–
SEN Empowerment for pre-service teachers
CUHK – Sign Language Co-Enrollment Program
LHF Overseas Boarding School Scholarships – United Kingdom, Australia, and Singapore
HKUST, Lingnan University, Open U –
Endowed Scholarships
HKUST – International Research Enrichment Program overseas scholarships
CUHK –
Department of History Young Scholars Exchange Scheme
Oxford University (UK) - Rhodes Scholarship
Fulbright USA - Scholarships for
local PhD. Students
HK Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences – Young Scholars Exchange Scheme
Poly U –
Service Learning Enhancement
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6. SEN at KGs - 3 Pronged Approach
Pre-service Teacher Empowerment
Early Assessment & Diagnosis
Early
Intervention
HK EdU
Enhanced Breadth and Depth of SEN Experiential learning
Successfully incorporated into UGC-funded curriculum
HKSPC
Develop protocol for handing suspected cases of SEN at 20 KGs, including detection and diagnosis
Pre-emptive intervention while awaiting diagnosis
Heep Hong Society
Pilot Intervention Program at 10 KGs all over Hong Kong
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7. Heep Hong Society School/Centre/Home Based
Comprehensive intervention for children coupled with extensive support for teachers and parents
Professional Expertise With support from Heep Hong’s professional team of child care workers and therapists
Catalytic Effect
Government kick-started territory-wide pilot scheme at 450 KGs, with commitment to incorporate into policy starting 2017
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8. LHF Education Projects Overview
Special Education Needs
Character Education, including:
Sports; Positive Education and Arts
Scholarships and
other Educational Programs
Key Themes
Kindergarten
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Post-Tertiary
Heep Hong Society – SEN Intervention
HKSPC – SEN Screening and Assessment
HK EdU–
SEN Empowerment for pre-service teachers
CUHK – Sign Language Co-Enrollment Program
LHF Overseas Boarding School Scholarships – United Kingdom, Australia, and Singapore
HKUST, Lingnan University, Open U –
Endowed Scholarships
HKUST – International Research Enrichment Program overseas scholarships
CUHK –
Department of History Young Scholars Exchange Scheme
Oxford University (UK) - Rhodes Scholarship
Fulbright USA - Scholarships for
local PhD. Students
HK Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences – Young Scholars Exchange Scheme
Poly U –
Service Learning Enhancement
Arts for the Disabled Association Hong Kong – Arts Education in Special Schools
SF&OC HK -
Sports Legacy Scheme
LEAP –
Positive Health and Physical Development
BGCAHK–
Cultivating a respectful school culture
Musical Training and Character Education (My Voice, My Life)
St. James Settlement SKH Bishop Hall Secondary School – Positive Education Character Building
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9. Positive Education Bringing Positive Education to Local Schools
SKH Bishop Hall Secondary School
St. James’ Settlement Outward Bound Hong Kong
Positive Emotion +
Character Strengths
What went well?
Showing Gratitude
Whole-school approach
Teachers, Students, Parents
Emotional + Physical Wellbeing
Holistic character development combining Positive Education with Outdoor Experiential Training
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10. Sports Legacy Scheme Sports + Character Education Win-Win-Win
Improve character skills and physical fitness via sports at 7 under-resourced secondary schools
Win-Win-Win
Engage Retired Professional Athletes as Coaches
Develop positive sports culture at school
Personal Development for Students
Sustainability
Build-up sports equipment infrastructure at schools
Training manuals and courses for P.E. teachers to further sustain impact
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11. Character Building via Musicals & Documentary Film
In collaboration with L plus H Creations Foundation
Character Building VS Artistic Excellence
Emphasis on Personal Development over Artistic Excellence
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12. New Musical (Sept 2017) Best of the Breed
Professional local artists as trainers
Depth + Breadth Train-the trainer workshops for teachers to bring impact back to schools
Diverse Background Mainstream + EM + Disabled Schools
Sustainability
All scripts, music available for use, with training manual for schools to implement arts education model
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13. Thank you
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