Young persons in custody sit for HKDSE Examination for self-enhancement
The results of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination were released today (July 15). Young persons in custody (PICs) obtained satisfactory results in the examination this year.
A total of 14 young PICs from Sha Tsui Correctional Institution (STCI), Pik Uk Correctional Institution and Lai King Correctional Institution enrolled in the HKDSE Examination this year. They took a total of 83 examination papers and obtained level 2/"Attained" or above in 66 papers, or 79.5 per cent of all papers taken. Four of them met the general entrance requirements for local universities, among whom one candidate at STCI scored the highest 22 marks in the best five subjects and obtained an "Attained" in Citizenship and Social Development, with level 5* in Chinese Language and Tourism and Hospitality Studies.
The examinations sat included the four core subjects of Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics, and Citizenship and Social Development, as well as two electives of Economics and Tourism and Hospitality Studies.
The Superintendent of STCI, Mr Poon Ho-lam, said, "The Correctional Services Department (CSD) has been committed to providing up-to-date and diversified rehabilitation programmes, supporting PICs to turn over a new leaf. The Department assists young PICs to pursue educational courses and sit for public examinations, enabling them to achieve self-enhancement and make contributions to the society in the future."
Mr Poon added that taking the HKDSE Examination not only enabled young PICs to regain their self-confidence, but also helped them to find a clear direction in life. He encouraged PICs to maintain a proactive and earnest attitude to determinedly meet various challenges ahead. He called on the public to give rehabilitated persons fair opportunities and accept and support their reintegration into society.
The CSD has provided education to help young PICs below 21 years of age to gain accredited qualifications and develop positive values, hoping that they can further their studies, take up employment and reintegrate into society after release.
The results of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination were released today (July 15). The Correctional Services Department (CSD) held a press conference this morning at Sha Tsui Correctional Institution (STCI) to announce the satisfactory results obtained by young persons in custody (PICs) who sat for the examination this year. Photo shows the Superintendent of STCI, Mr Poon Ho-lam, speaking at the press conference about how the CSD’s diversified rehabilitation programmes enable PICs to achieve self-enhancement. These rehabilitation programmes also cultivate talent for society, allowing them to contribute to Hong Kong and the country.The results of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination were released today (July 15). The Correctional Services Department (CSD) held a press conference this morning at Sha Tsui Correctional Institution to announce the satisfactory results obtained by young persons in custody who sat for the examination this year. Photo shows the Principal II (Education Unit) of the CSD, Ms Siu Pui-fan, outlining the results obtained by candidates in the examination this year at the press conference.The results of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination were released today (July 15). The Correctional Services Department held a press conference this morning at Sha Tsui Correctional Institution (STCI) to announce the satisfactory results obtained by young persons in custody who sat for the examination this year. Photo shows the Superintendent of STCI, Mr Poon Ho-lam (centre), with candidates after presenting them with their examination certificates.The results of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination were released today (July 15). The Correctional Services Department held a press conference this morning at Sha Tsui Correctional Institution (STCI) to announce the satisfactory results obtained by young persons in custody who sat for the examination this year. Photo shows a candidate at STCI sharing his joy with his mother after achieving good results of scoring the highest 22 marks in the best five subjects and obtaining an "Attained" in Citizenship and Social Development.The results of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination were released today (July 15). The Correctional Services Department (CSD) held a press conference this morning at Sha Tsui Correctional Institution to announce the satisfactory results obtained by young persons in custody who sat for the examination this year. Photo shows Assistant Officer I of the CSD Mr Cheung Kam-fu (right) explaining how correctional officers help candidates prepare for the HKDSE Examination by establishing a disciplined lifestyle for them. In addition, Assistant Education Officer of the CSD Mr Kwok Ka-chun (left) explained how CSD teachers helped students prepare for the HKDSE Examination in just 10 months by consolidating the curriculum and providing them with an e-learning platform.The results of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination were released today (July 15). The Correctional Services Department (CSD) held a press conference this morning at Sha Tsui Correctional Institution to announce the satisfactory results obtained by young persons in custody who sat for the examination this year. Photo shows the Principal II (Education Unit) of the CSD, Ms Siu Pui-fan (first left), explaining various study pathways to a candidate.
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