Policy Address

89.       The Government has been reforming the education system, including launching the new academic structure for senior secondary education and higher education this year. There will be one less public examination under the new structure. A diversified new senior secondary curriculum will help students realise their potential to meet the different needs of society. To support the development of cultural and creative industries in Hong Kong, we need highly versatile people with a broad knowledge base. Conventional education equips students with basic knowledge and the ability to pursue continuous learning. The Government will keep providing opportunities for continuing education for young workers to broaden their knowledge and skills, so that they may better their career prospects and pursue their interests. Only then can we meet the human capital needs of a knowledge-based economy. My proposal to develop the cultural and creative industries will provide young people who are not interested in formal education with an alternative to build a career with their creativity.

90.       To help our younger generation cope with the change in academic structure and the advance of a knowledge-based economy, parents should adjust their attitude and approach to the education of their children. Parents should maintain good communication with their children, understand their interests, abilities and needs, and develop their strengths in different areas. Moreover, parents should have reasonable expectations of their children. With the encouragement and support of their families, the younger generation will better understand themselves and develop more self-confidence. They will be able to find their way forward.

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