Patriotic Education Centre to launch classes for Hong Kong students from September

Beijing-backed centre founded by Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers set to hold courses for ‘teachers and students of primary and secondary schools’

City leader John Lee says authorities will support implementation of national education to ensure students are taught accurate history of China, national values

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The Patriotic Education Centre will launch courses in September. Photo: Edmond So

Published: 9:57pm, 16 Jul 2022Updated: 10:35pm, 16 Jul 2022

A centre converted from an abandoned Hong Kong school is set to begin hosting national education seminars and courses for children at the start of the new academic year in September.

Officiating at the Patriotic Education Centre’s unveiling ceremony on Saturday, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said authorities would support schools in implementing national education to ensure students were taught an accurate history of China and learned the country’s culture and values.

Lee also stressed the importance of cultivating young people’s national awareness and identity, as well as maintaining the long-term prosperity and stability of the city and ensuring the steady and long-term implementation of “one country, two systems”.

Chief Executive John Lee officiates at the unveiling ceremony for the Patriotic Education Centre. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

The centre in Sha Tin, which was founded by the pro-Beijing Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers, also has the support of mainland Chinese authorities.

Wong Kam-leung, the union’s chairman, told the Post the centre would hold open days in August for stakeholders and begin courses for students and teachers in September.

“The target of the centre will be the teachers and students of primary and secondary schools. We will provide relevant courses and talks for teachers, and arrange tours, visits and workshops for students,” he said.

Wong also said the converted campus would help schools to reach national education targets set by the government.