Over 160,000 students and other residents acquired knowledge of environmental protection and organic farming last year from the competitions and activities organised by the Hong Chi-Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Organic Farming Competition for Primary and Secondary Schools campaign. Today (8 July), the Club’s Executive Director, Charities, Douglas So, Permanent Secretary for the Environment Anissa Wong and Hong Chi Association Vice-Chairman Philip Poon presented awards to winning schools and recognised students’ outstanding achievements.
Mr So told the audience that the Club was delighted to learn the number of participating schools set a new record with more than 100 primary, secondary and special schools involved. The Club also hoped students would keep the green messages in mind to help Hong Kong become a sustainable city.
The Campaign, funded by a HK$1.5 million donation from the Club’s Charities Trust, involved Organic Cooking, Organic Farming and Organic Knowledge competitions, as well as workshops, eco-tour, exhibitions and community outreach carnivals – all of which attracted 160,000 participants. This proved the success of the Campaign in promoting the green messages to schools and beyond to the community level.
Students of Hong Chi Morningjoy School, Yuen Long were declared champions of the Organic Cooking competition (special school category). Their teacher, Yeung Chun-kau, said the competition had given the students not only a better understanding of green living but also had enhanced their communication skills and cooperation. In addition, they had recycled food waste and turned it into fertiliser with a food waste processor, so as to reduce the wastage.
Details of the Campaign are available at http://www.communityorganicfarming.hk/
The Jockey Club is strongly committed to environmental protection and conservation. Its Trust funded Environment Project launched in 2008 covers the Hong Chi Association’s Glass Bottle Recycling Campaign, the CUHK Jockey Club Initiative Gaia and The Hong Kong Jockey Club and McDull Present: Lower Carboni”K?Better Living project as well as various international symposia and public forums. To support environmental conservation, the Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course became the first in the world to deploy solar-powered golf carts through its entire fleet. And to reduce carbon emissions, solar-hybrid catamarans have been brought in to carry passengers between Kau Sai Chau and Sai Kung pier.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is not only one of the world's leading horse racing organisations but also a world top 15 charitable organisation and Hong Kong’s largest community contributor, donating HK$1.7 billion in 2012. It is also a major taxpayer, Hong Kong's single largest by far, generating over HK$16 billion a year for public funds. The Club pioneers technology applications for sporting and betting entertainment, striving for the highest levels of customer service. As a membership club, it is recognised as one of Asia’s most prestigious, with more than 23,000 members. These multifaceted roles make it a well-respected and remarkable organisation, dedicated to its mission of enhancing the quality of life for all Hong Kong people.
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The Cluba£į?s Executive Director, Charities, Douglas So says the Club is delighted to learn the number of participating schools set a new record with more than 100 primary, secondary and special schools involved, whose students can help make Hong Kong a sustainable city.
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The Cluba£į?s Executive Director, Charities, Douglas So (left), Permanent Secretary for the Environment Anissa Wong (centre) and Hong Chi Association Vice-Chairman Philip Poon (right) at the Hong Chi-Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Organic Farming Competition for Primary and Secondary Schools Award Presentation Ceremony.
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Officiating guests with winners.
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The awardees showcase their achievements with guests.
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Yeung Chun-kau (right), Teacher of Hong Chi Morningjoy School, Yuen Long, says the competition has given the students not only a better understanding of green living but also has enhanced their communication skills and cooperation.
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