education authorities
Coverage of education authorities in the Nexus archive.
- Hong Kong issues red rainstorm warning as education authorities suspend classes
Hong Kong's Observatory issued a red rainstorm warning, leading to the suspension of afternoon classes by education authorities. The warning was raised at 12:15pm on Friday, following an amber signal issued 25 minutes earlier.
- University town framework unlikely to be unveiled before five-year plan released
Hong Kong’s education authorities are likely to miss the deadline for unveiling a university town concept plan in the first half of the year, as the project must align with the city’s inaugural five-year plan set for release in the third quarter. A source confirmed that at least two higher education institutions expected to participate in the Northern Metropolis megaproject’s first phase have been informed of the delay.
- 4 schools to close, 8 to merge with others after failing to meet enrolment quota
Four public primary schools in Hong Kong will close, eight will merge with others, and two will offer self-financing Primary One classes due to insufficient enrollment. Education authorities and school representatives urge under-enrolled schools to proactively seek mergers to avoid last-minute issues.
- Hong Kong school to investigate potty-mouthed principal before deciding on action
The principal of a Hong Kong secondary school swore at security guards during a student trip to Singapore, prompting an investigation. School manager Edmund Wong Chun-sek stated disciplinary action is under consideration but no decision has been made yet.