Reading Charter is one of the programmes under the PICCKS Student Award Scheme at Hong Kong Education City (EdCity). 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 (physical & electronic cards), motivating students to collect these cards while reading.
Programme Details
- This programme 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 access the “My Books” page on the Hong Kong Reading City website or the “EdBookShelf” mobile app, link it to a reading record by using these codes and activate the card.
- 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.
- The physical reading cards for this academic year will be used for promotion and reward purposes.
- Please note that the programme content is subject to change, and EdCity reserves the right to make final decisions on all arrangements.
Target
Hong Kong primary and secondary school students(with an EdCity student account)
Categories
- Primary school
- Secondary school
Schedule
Reading Charter is divided into three phases:
Phase 1︰3/10/2025 – 8/2/2026
Phase 2︰9/2/2026 – 1/6/2026
Phase 3 (Summer Special Programme)︰2/6/2026 – 16/8/2026（Reading records will not be counted towards the PICCKS Student Scheme. Scoring and awarding prizes will be conducted independently）
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
(Only Traditional Chinese versions are available）
How to use the electronic Reading Charter Card (Web version)
How to use the physical Reading Charter Card (Web version)
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.
Awards
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.
| Primary School | Secondary School |
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*Both physical and electronic Reading Charter Cards are included in the count.
PICCKS Scoring System
| Positive Mindset and Value | Communication and Collaboration | Knowledge and Skills | Sportsmanship | |
| Obtain a Reading Charter Card | Students can earn PICCKS points by completing different tasks or activities in the programme. | |||
| Obtain the Reading Medal | ||||
| Participate in Online Workshop | ||||
2024/25 Award Results Announcement
The list of winners for Phase 1 to Phase 3 has been announced, please click Award Result to view.
Joyful Reading Family Award Winners List
Primary school
1. 冠軍︰梁叡琳（道教青松小學(湖景邨)）
2. 亞軍︰林立恒（聖公會青衣邨何澤芸小學）
3. 季軍︰吳一信（北角衛理小學）
Secondary school
1. 冠軍︰田家瑩（石籬天主教中學）
2. 亞軍︰陳芷恩（德貞女子中學）
Prizes and certificates will be sent to the winners’ schools on a later date.
Enquiries
About the programme:
joyce.lee@hkecl.net
2624 1096
Technical support:
info@edcity.hk