Hong Kong Education City (EdCity) launches the PICCKS Student Scheme 2026/27, which is built upon six key learning attributes and aims to cultivate students’ whole-person development. These six key learning attributes will be seamlessly integrated into all EdCity student activities and competitions, creating a more diverse, personalised, and enriched learning journey for every student.
This year, the scheme has been upgraded with the introduction of the PICCKS School-Based Pilot Scheme, offering students even more opportunities for growth. After schools have registered for the school-based programme, students can earn PICCKS points in a more comprehensive and flexible manner by participating in school activities. Together with EdCity’s regular programmes, partnership programmes, and competitions, these four major categories collectively promote students’ holistic development.
The PICCKS Student Scheme encompasses multiple learning activities for students to participate in throughout the year or on an ongoing basis, grounded in six key learning attributes: (P) Positive Mindset & Values, (I) Innovation & Creativity, (C) Communication & Collaboration, (C) Citizenship, (K) Knowledge & Skills, and (S) Sportsmanship.
Positive Mindset and Values
To face situations with a positive mindset, bringing a positive impact to oneself and others.
Innovation and Creativity
Dare to explore, blending creativity and imagination to unlock infinite possibilities.
Communication and Collaboration
To practise listening, inclusivity, and collaboration with others, harnessing the spirit of teamwork.
Citizenship
To honour civic responsibilities by actively engaging in community service, safeguarding national interests, and upholding the national image.
Knowledge and Skills
Embrace lifelong learning and enrich knowledge and skills, integrating theory with practice to lay the foundation for personal growth.
Sportsmanship
Respect competition rules, emphasise teamwork, adhere to fair play principles, face challenges with courage, and pursue excellence.
Students can take part in programmes under the PICCKS Student Scheme to accumulate points on the six key learning attributes. This allows them to understand and develop their learning profile to earn the Star of Stars, Gold, Silver or Bronze awards in the programme. Top individual performers can even compete for additional awards at the end of the semester.
All activities in the PICCKS Student Scheme clearly indicate the learning attributes they cover, allowing students to easily discover and join activities of interest.
Want to view your learning profile? Simply click on My PICCKS to access your accumulated points across the different learning attributes, as well as insights into areas to develop.
Points for the 2026/27 year calculated from October 2026 onwards.
Registration Details
Students do not need to register to participate in the PICCKS Student Scheme (with the exception of individual competitions). After logging in with their EdCity student account, students will be able to take part in various self-learning programmes and compete for individual awards. The schools of the winning students will be notified to collect any awards.
Competing in the Active Participation School Award*
The teacher-in-charge can log in with their EdCity teacher account and fill in the online registration form to register their school to compete for school awards. By registering, the school will also receive the latest updates and notifications regarding school/student award winners.
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Key Dates
PICCKS Points Accumulation Period：
October 1st 2026 –
May 31th 2027*
Once students participate in any of the programmes under the PICCKS EdCity Student Scheme, they will be automatically enrolled in the Student Scheme.
If a school wishes to compete for the Active Participation School Award, they must click ‘Join now’ under the Registration page. Otherwise, only individual student awards will be calculated.
Awards
Students who participate in at least two activities and obtain scores in at least two learning attributes during the 2026/27 school year will be eligible to compete for the following awards:
Star of Stars
Achieve an overall score
in the top 1%.
Gold
Achieve an overall score
in the top 10%.
Silver
Achieve an overall score
in the top 11-25%.
Bronze
Achieve an overall score
in the top 26-40%.
Other Awards
- Outstanding Performance Award
In addition to encouraging students’ all-round development with the Star of Star, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards, students with outstanding performance in each learning attribute will also be recognized.
Award criteria:
The top 5 students with the highest scores in each learning attribute (in both primary and secondary divisions)
- Personal Progress Award
This award recognises students who demonstrate sustained effort and continuous self-improvement, affirming their growth and progress throughout their learning journey.
Award criteria:
Based on students’ performance in the 2025/26 school year, the top 100 students who show the greatest improvement in the 2026/27 school year (in both primary and secondary divisions)
- Double Star Honour Award
This award honours students who consistently maintain outstanding performance, acknowledging their dedication and perseverance.
Award criteria:
Students who have achieved the “Star of Stars” award in both the 2025/26 and 2026/27 school years (in both primary and secondary divisions)
- Active Participation School Award
This award encourages schools to promote students’ participation in various self-learning programmes and competitions.
Award criteria:
The participation rate of schools across all student programmes, activities, and competitions throughout the year will be calculated. The school with the highest cumulative participation rate will receive the award.Participation rate:
Number of participating students / Total number of students in the school
2025/26 Student Scheme
If teachers wish to view the list of past awardees from the Student Scheme, please click on the following link:
2025/26 Award Ceremony Photo Collection
Project Overview (Updates in progress)
Regular Programmes: Learning activities regularly organised by EdCity that students can join at any time by logging into their accounts.
Competitions: Various competitions organised by EdCity. These activities generally feature specific themes, eligibility criteria, and assessment guidelines, and require separate registration.
Partnership Programmes: Activities co-organised by EdCity and partner organisations, bringing together diverse resources to provide students with a richer and more varied learning experience.
Enquiries
About the programme:
joyce.lee@hkecl.net
Technical support:
info@edcity.hk