The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) held the 30th Anniversary Walkathon Fundraising & Education Day on 27 January 2024, with around 1,000 people taking part, including EdUHK staff, students, alumni, primary and secondary school teachers and students, enterprises and members of the general public. The aim of the event was to support the development of EdUHK, and education projects on teacher morality training, STEAM education and SEN education.

The Walkathon was started by Dr Terence Chan Ho-wah, Deputy Chairman of the Council of EdUHK, and the course took participants from the Amphitheatre at the Tai Po Waterfront Park to the Tolo Corner. Alumni Mr Wong Kam-po and Ms Yip Pui-yin were invited to serve as the Walkathon Ambassadors.

Different attractions were set up along the route, including Augmented Reality (AR) displays designed by the staff of EdUHK, featuring a photo prop frame, and a Velcro display board.

Before starting the Walkathon, Dr Chan said that the development of EdUHK followed the establishment and continued development of the five education colleges, and has nurtured generations of elite educators. He hopes that the core values of EdUHK—“Education Talent Virtue” (育才弘教　立德樹人)— can be passed on and help foster the continued development of education.

EdUHK President Professor John Lee Chi-Kin expressed his gratitude for the unfailing support from society. “We need to grasp the opportunities to foster educational development. The support from teachers, students, alumni, and members of society is our driving force. I hope that everyone will uphold EdUHK’s core mission and spirit – as demonstrated in the walkathon – continually progress, and foster positive energy.”

During the opening ceremony, Mr Clement Woo Kin-man, Under Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, shared his experience in promoting youth work over the years and his long-term service to the Tai Po area, as well as his close ties with EdUHK. He encouraged the students to learn more about Chinese history and fine traditional culture, and looked forward to the co-operation between the education sector and the community in building Hong Kong and contributing to the country. Hong Kong will definitely have a better tomorrow!

Donors for the 30th Anniversary Walkathon Fundraising & Education Day (in alphabetical order):

Special thanks to:

In memory of Principal Cheung Wing-min, Grantham College of Education

Gold Sponsor:

Fortune Pharmacal Lai Yung Kwoon Foundation Limited

Aplus Education Group Limited

Mr Chan Pui-tim, MH

CLP Power Hong Kong Limited

Mr Chu Kwok-keung

EVI Education Asia Limited

Hang Seng Bank Limited

Mr Ho Tak-sum, MH

Hong Kong Educational Publishing Company Ltd

Keung Kee Tours & Transportation Co., Ltd

Ms Lam King-mei, Helen

Link Asset Management Limited

Ning Po Residents Association (HK) Ltd

Northcote College of Education Past Students’ Association

Shui On Construction Co Ltd

Tai Po Rural Committee

Techoy Construction Company Limited

The Board of Management of the Chinese Permanent Cemeteries

Vita Green Charitable Foundation

World Geopark Club Limited

Co-organisers (in alphabetical order):

ASK Idea HK Limited

Centre for Chinese Classical Education, The Education University of Hong Kong

Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong

Global Affairs Office, The Education University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong Army Cadets Association

Institute of Special Needs and Inclusive Education, The Education University of Hong Kong

New Territories School Heads Association

The Education University of Hong Kong Jockey Club Primary School

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