Award: Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence (Chinese Language Education Key Learning Area)
School: Sau Ming Primary School
Awardees: Yip Wai-ting, Leung Yuk-mei, Tang Ying-suet, Ho Wing-chi

Reading offers immense benefits for language acquisition and even academic learning. Studies indicate that children who cultivate reading habits from an early age demonstrate enhanced brain development and communication skills. To boost student’s motivation and interest in reading, a group of Chinese language teachers at Sau Ming Primary School introduced children’s books into the regular curriculum in 2011, pioneering an initiative to enhance language literacy, inspire creativity and nurture mental well-being through children’s books.

Over the past decade, the children’s book program has evolved significantly, enriched by innovative activities such as cross-subject reading, book crossing and children’s book field trips. Results were remarkable. Students take ownership in their learning and become more confident, while teachers are satisfied with the learning approach. Furthermore, the teacher-student dynamic has subtly transformed, shifting from traditional one-way teaching to mutual sharing. Learning is no longer restricted to “teach” and “learn.”

Award: Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence, Certificate of Merit
(Technology Education Key Learning Area)
School: King's College
Awardee: Lee Ho-yin

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a buzzword in recent years. From smartphones and computer programmes to daily life, AI exists everywhere.

Mr Lee Ho-yin, the STEAM Coordinator at King’s College, saw AI’s potential and began incorporating AI education into his classes eight years ago. Gradually, AI has become part of the standard syllabus of computer studies across all forms. Mr. Lee is committed to promoting AI education. He is coordinating the AI Learning Circle formed by 16 government secondary schools, hoping to spread AI education to more schools.

Beyond technology, Mr. Lee is also a disciple of Hung Kuen under the lineage of Wong Fei-hung, serving as the school’s martial arts instructor, teaching traditional Chinese martial arts and lion dance.

As a martial artist, how does he instill the spirit of martial arts in his students? And what inspiration do they take away from it?

Award: Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence
(General Studies)
School: HKUGA Primary School
Awardees: Wong Wai-chung

General Studies covers a broad curriculum, including humanities, history, science and technology. To help students grasp these diverse concepts, Mr. Wong Wai-chung implements innovative teaching methods that integrate General Studies with other subjects, creating cross-disciplinary learning opportunities. He connects learning to students’ daily life to deepen understanding. For example, students can apply their knowledge in real-world contexts through community service projects.

Mr Wong also replaces traditional textbooks with picture books, fostering a schoolwide reading culture while making lessons more engaging.

He believes the progressive, year-by-year community service modules systematically build students’ confidence and independent learning skills—cultivating strong values alongside academic knowledge.

Award: Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence
(Guidance and Discipline including Career Guidance)
School: Hong Chi Winifred Mary Cheung Morninghope School
Awardees: Chong Man-kuen , Shiu Shun-kin, Yuen Pui-yee

Hong Chi Winifred Mary Cheung Morninghope School has over 300 students, ranging from Primary 1 to Secondary 6, including children with autism, mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, and Down syndrome. In general, they tend to focus on themselves and have special education needs, including learning how to manage their emotions. The three teachers from the Guidance and Discipline Team—Ms. Yuen Pui-yee, Mr. Shiu Shun-kin, and Ms. Chong Man-kuen — embrace the challenges every day in the classroom.

The teachers have designed a series of tools to help students express and manage their emotions, such as emotion wheels, emotion mirrors and calming bottles. Intellectually challenged students often struggle with verbal expression. They are, however, sensitive to colours and visuals, so colourful and eye-catching tools can help them communicate their thoughts. They learn well when they are able to manage their emotions.

The school holds annual rites of passage for students, marking important milestones in their development. For example, the Tie Presentation Ceremony signifies that Form 4 students are now senior students, as well as role models for other students. With proper guidance and training, the students can grow into independent individuals and integrate into the community despite their limitations.