Promoting reading has always been a key initiative of Hong Kong Education City. To further promote a reading culture in schools and help students develop reading habits, the PICCK Student Scheme launched the Reading Charter – Reading Star Programme this year. This programme offers students access to a wealth of self-learning videos and reading resources, along with a diverse variety of activities designed to inspire a love for reading. Participating students will receive various reading promotion resources that help them practice communication skills and positive values, fostering the spirit of ‘Love Reading, Enjoy Sharing’.
The Reading Charter – Reading Star programme consists of two main components: self-learning videos and reading tasks.
Self-learning videos
The themes include:
- The Production Of A Book
- Top Ten Book Picks: Author Sharing
- Mastering Reading Skills
Reading Tasks
The tasks will be introduced after the workshop on January 15, 2025. Students must complete at least 4 tasks to receive the Reading Star certificate.
Task 1: Attend the Reading Star Training Workshop (Online)
EdCity will host the Reading Charter – Reading Star briefing on January 15, 2025. Students who participate in the event and successfully check in on that day will be recorded as completing this task.
Date: 15/1/2025
Time: 15:30-16:30
Format: Online (Zoom) Register Now
Task 2: Write a Themed Reading List
EdCity will provide a themed reading list template after the briefing. Students can follow the guidelines to upload their reading list content and complete the task.
Task 3: Watch at least 5 Self-learning Videos
Watch Self-Learning Videos
Task 4: Join us in the online reading sharing session ‘Reading Achievements, Creative Futures’ on February 22, 2025
For more details, please stay tuned for updates on our website.
Task 5: In response to National Reading Day, unleash your creativity by using a template (optional) to create a book guide presentation or video.
EdCity will provide a themed reading list template after the briefing. Students can follow the guidelines to upload their reading list content and complete the task.
Download Presentation Template
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Task 6: Join us in the Top Ten Book Picks: Author Sharing Session on April 12, 2025
For more details, please stay tuned for updates on our website.
Task 7: During the school year, create at least 12 reading records in ‘My Books’ on Hong Kong Reading City.
Visit theMy Bookspage on Hong Kong Reading City now.
Target
- Primary Level (Primary 1 to Primary 6)
- Secondary Level (Secondary 1 to Secondary 3)
Schedule
2024/25 activities will begin on January 15, 2025 and end on May 31, 2025.
Reading Resources
To support teachers in promoting reading, EdCity has curated a range of reading promotion resources for schools, including templates for reading records and other materials for teachers or students to download.
Prize
- Reading Charter – Reading Star participants will receive a certificate upon completing at least 4 tasks, with an electronic certificate awarded as recognition.
- Best Book List (3 winners each for Primary and Secondary Levels). Judging criteria will include the creativity, originality, engagement, and thematic expression of the themed book lists.
- Best Book Guide (3 winners each for Primary and Secondary levels). Judging criteria will include the creativity, originality, clarity of expression, and visual design of the presentation theme.
PICCK Contribution
| Positive Mindset and Values | Citizenship | Communication and Collaboration | Knowledge and Skills | |
| Complete a Task | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Watch a Self-learning Video | ✓ | |||
| Win an Award | ✓ | ✓ |
Enquiries
About the programme:
alice@hkecl.net
2624 1074
Technical support:
info@edcity.hk