Reading Charter is one of the programmes under the PICCK Student Award Scheme at Hong Kong Education City. Reading Charter aims to encourage students to take their first steps in reading, systematically record their reading journey, experience the joy of reading, and develop long-term reading habits. To further stimulate students’ interest in reading, this scheme also features reading pledge cards, motivating students to collect these cards while reading.
Programme Details
- This program offers two sets of eight reading charter cards, designed for primary and secondary schools respectively.
- Each reading charter card comes with a unique QR code and a 16-character alphanumeric code. Students can use these codes to access the “My Books” page on the Hong Kong Reading City website or the “EdBookShelf” mobile app, activate the card, and link it to a reading record.
- Each reading charter card can only be linked to one reading record. The more a student reads, the more reading charter cards they can collect, increasing their chances of competing for awards.
- Students can create reading records and activate charter cards on the Hong Kong Reading City website.
- Please note that the programme content is subject to change, and EdCity reserves the right to make final decisions on all arrangements.
Categories
- Primary school
- Secondary school
Target
- Primary and secondary school students with an EdCity student account
Schedule
The Student Reading Charter is divided into three phrases:
Phase 1︰2/10/2024 – 2/2/2025
Phase 2︰3/2/2025 – 1/6/2025
Phase 3︰2/6/2025 – 15/8/2025 （During this special summer phase, reading records are not counted towards the PICCK Student Scheme）
Reading Pledge
The back of the Reading Charter Card features a “Reading Pledge”, encouraging students to enjoy reading while also setting reading goals:
I pledge to：
1. Enjoy the pleasure of reading
2. Make time for reading
3. Share the joy and insights of reading with friends
4. Explore the endless surprises in books
5. Read __ books per month
Video Tutorials
How to use the electronic Reading Charter Card_App version
How to use the physical Reading Charter Card_App version
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1：Can the Reading Charter Card only be linked to books on Hong Kong Reading City?
A1：No. There is no limit on the types of books that can be linked to the Reading Charter Card. For books that are not available on Hong Kong Reading City, students can link them by adding the book’s information after activation of a card.
Q2：Is Reading Charter only open to students from schools participating in the e-Read programme?
A2：No. Any student with an EdCity student account is eligible to participate in the Reading Charter programme.
Q3：Do students have to complete a book report to receive a Reading Charter Card?
A3：No. Teachers can distribute Reading Charter Cards to students as needed, based on their teaching needs or curriculum.
Awards
1. Reading Medals
Gold, silver, and bronze reading medals will be awarded each period. Students who collect a specified number of Reading Charter Cards can receive electronic medals, certificates, and gifts. There is no limit to the number of recipients.
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2. Joyful Reading Family Award
To encourage parents to motivate their children to develop good reading habits, a special “Joyful Reading Family Award” is established to commend students with the highest reading volume.
- Number of awards: Three awards in the primary and secondary school category, respectively
- Eligibility: Students who collect the most Reading Charter Cards during Phase 1 and 2 (top 15 in each group) are eligible for selection
- Selection method: Eligible students and their family members will be invited to compete for the award, sharing the joy brought by reading
- Prizes: Certificates and commemorative gifts (details to be updated)
2023/24 Award Results Announcement
The list of winners for Phase 1 has been announced, please click here to view.
The list of winners for Phase 2 has been announced, please click here to view.
The list of winners for Phase 3 has been announced, please click here to view.
2023/24 Joyful Reading Family Award Winners List
From the secondary school category：
1. 冠軍︰許晴心（葵涌蘇浙公學）
2. 亞軍︰邱鴻東（粉嶺官立中學）
3. 季軍︰吳雪靈（葵涌蘇浙公學）
From the primary school category：
1. 冠軍︰趙柏昊（聖公會青衣邨何澤芸小學）
2. 亞軍︰鍾蘊玥（伊利沙伯中學舊生會小學分校）
3. 季軍︰游栢丞（聖公會青衣主恩小學）
Prizes and certificates will be sent to the winners’ schools on a later date.
PICCK Scoring System
Communication and Collaboration | Knowledge and Skills | |
| Obtain a Reading Charter Card | ✓ | |
| Compete for Joyful Reading Family Award | ✓ | |
| Win the Joyful Reading Family Award | ✓ |
Enquiries
About the programme:
carman@hkecl.net
2624 1078
Technical support:
info@edcity.hk