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立法会十三题︰校本教育心理服务
10.1.2024

以下是今日（一月十日）在立法会会议上郭玲丽议员的提问和教育局局长蔡若莲博士的书面答覆： 问题︰ 据悉，由教育局推展的校本教育心理服务（服务）是一项全面及综合性的教育心理服务，为公营普通中、小学提供支援，包括提供个案跟进和介入服务，以及协助学校推动预防性和发展性工作。就此，政府可否告知本会： （一）过去五年，每年受聘于政府而分别为小学和中学提供该服务的教育心理学家人数，以及该等教育心理学家与学校和与学生的比例分别为何； （二）过去五年，第（一）项所述的教育心理学家每年平均到访每所学校的日数为何，以及他们有否向有需要的学校增加到访次数及提供深入支援；如有，详情为何；如否，原因为何； （三）过去五年，每年第（一）项所述的教育心理学家由接获转介至完成为有特殊教育需要学生撰写评估报告的平均所需时间为何； （四）会否采取措施，改善该服务的轮候时间和有关评估时间过长的问题；如会，详情为何；如否，原因为何； （五）现时获教育局提供优化校本教育心理服务的小学和中学数目分别为何； （六）是否知悉，过去五年，每年本地大学提供的教育心理学课程学额及毕业生人数为何；及 （七）会否考虑增聘海外教育心理学家；如会，详情为何；如否，原因为何？ 答覆︰ 主席： 校本教育心理服务是一项全面及综合性的教育心理服务，务求提升学校的能力，以照顾学生的不同教育需要。由二○一六／一七学年起，校本教育心理服务已覆盖全港公营普通中、小学。此外，教育局亦逐步为取录较多有特殊教育需要学生的公营普通中、小学提供优化校本教育心理服务（优化服务），将教育心理学家与学校的比例逐步提升至1：4，以便为学校和学生提供更全面和定期的个案跟进和介入服务，以及加强学校的预防和发展性的工作。教育心理学家会与教师和社工等合作，按照「全校参与」的原则，共同支援学生的不同教育需要。此外，亦会透过提升学校的支援系统，以及教师照顾学生不同需要的知识和技巧，加强学校支援学生的成效。 就郭玲丽议员提出的问题，现回覆如下： （一）及（二）公营普通中、小学的校本教育心理服务由教育局及办学团体的教育心理学家提供。过去五年（二○一八／一九至二○二二／二三学年），校本教育心理服务的教育心理学家人手编制为151、156、161、181及186个职位。每名教育心理学家约为四至八所学校提供服务，包括接受优化服务的学校。校本教育心理学家每学年到访每所学校约20至30天。如学校有需要，校本教育心理学家会因应情况增加到访次数，例如协助学校处理危机或为紧急个案提供即时支援。 （三）及（四）过去五年（二○一八／一九至二○二二／二三学年），约有百分之八十及百分之十转介给校本教育心理学家的个案分别在两个月内及两至三个月内获得评估，有些个案因特殊情况（如家长要求或学生因需要接受医疗诊治而暂延接受评估）则需要较长时间才获得评估。事实上，教育局一向鼓励学校采取「先支援，后评估」的原则，当察觉学生有学习或情绪行为适应上有困难时，便应先安排合适的支援，而无须等待教育心理学家完成评估或发出评估报告才开始作出跟进。教育心理学家在完成评估后，便会与家长及学校人员会面，解释评估结果并商讨支援方法。 （五）在二○二三／二四学年，获提供优化服务的小学和中学的数目分别为244所和204所。 （六）过去五年（二○一八／一九至二○二二／二三学年），大学教育资助委员会资助教育心理学硕士课程的收生学额及毕业生人数表列如下： 学年 收生学额（注一） 毕业生人数（注二） 二○一八／一九 25 16 二○一九／二○ 50 19 二○二○／二一 30 40 二○二一／二二 30 30 二○二二／二三 30 25 注一︰以上课程包括香港中文大学专业教育心理学文学硕士、香港理工大学教育及儿童心理学硕士学位及香港大学社会科学硕士（教育心理学），各项课程均为两年全日制课程。 注二︰由于课程为期两年，某学年入读的学生会于下一学年毕业。因此，同一学年的收生学额和毕业生人数并没有直接关连。 （七）校本教育心理学家须为学生提供评估服务和进行介入工作，并与学生家长沟通，故必须能操流利本地语言，及熟悉本地教育制度和社会文化。非本地培训的教育心理学家，如能符合上述要求及其他聘用条件，亦可申请教育心理学家职位。 此外，教育局亦一直密切留意教育心理学家的供求情况，并与本地大学保持积极沟通，商讨增加培训教育心理学家学额的可行性。
教育局局长访问广州和深圳
8.1.2024

教育局局长蔡若莲博士明日（一月九日）&#x542f;程访问广州和深圳。她将主持在华南师范大学举行的内地首个香港教师研修及交流基地揭牌仪式暨新入职教师内地学习团开班。 行程期间，蔡若莲博士将与华南师范大学的领导和香港学生交流，以及到访华南师范大学附属中学和中山大学。她亦会与参加高中公民与社会发展科内地考察团的学生一同到访位于深圳的参访点。 蔡若莲博士星期四（一月十一日）返港。她离港期间，教育局副局长施俊辉将署任教育局局长。
教育局局长出席「纪念长征九十周年（1934 - 2024）研讨会」开幕礼暨主题演讲致辞（只有中文）（附图）
5.1.2024

以下是教育局局长蔡若莲博士今日（一月五日）在「纪念长征九十周年（1934 - 2024）研讨会」开幕礼暨主题演讲的致辞： 潘伟贤教授（香港中文大学副校长（教育）、课程发展议会主席）、张瑞威教授（香港中文大学历史系系主任）、邱捷教授（广州中山大学荣休教授）、各位嘉宾、各位校长、老师、同学： 大家好！欢迎大家出席今天的研讨会，一起纪念长征九十周年，深入探讨和了解「长征」对中华人民共和国建国的重要意义。 一九三四年，为了突破国民党军队的围攻，中国共产党决定领导红军，离开南方的革命根据地，踏上了战略转移的征程。多路红军长驱两万余里，纵横十余省，强渡滔滔急流金沙江、大渡河，征服皑皑大雪山，穿越茫茫草地，突破重重围困，终于成功在陕甘宁地区会师，并以延安为大本营，发展革命力量，开&#x542f;了中国共产党历史的新篇章，后人称这段历史为「长征」。 今年是「长征」出发九十周年，教育局特别举办学术研讨会，让大家进一步认识「长征」蕴含的时代意义和革命精神。今天实在很难得，研讨会邀得多位专家、学者担任主讲嘉宾，让我们对「长征」历史有更深入的认识。广州中山大学的邱捷教授会为我们发表主题演讲，他是民国史的专家，曾经参与编写内地大学《中国近代史》教材的工作，对「长征」的历史意义和「长征」精神有深入研究。而卜永坚教授（香港中文大学历史系副系主任）、苏维初教授（香港大学中文学院名誉教授）、徐启轩教授（香港理工大学中国历史及文化学系副系主任）三位都是本地大学研究中国近现代史的翘楚，他们将从不同的角度引领大家探讨「长征」的历史意义。 在下午的环节，大会将会介绍「长征」的教学资源，包括以口述历史记录红军战士的记忆，以及如何从情意教育的角度进行「长征」的教学设计，内容非常丰富。相信在座各位定能满载而归，找到更多课堂教学和全方位学习活动设计的心得，更有效促进同学认识国家奋进的历史，&#x542f;发他们感受和领悟「长征」的精神。 「长征」既是中国近代历史的转折点，也是我们先辈怀抱理想、矢志不渝的人格写照。红军在「长征」的过程中展现出各种高尚品德：无畏、坚毅、不怕牺牲、怀抱理想；在逆境里保持乐观，在危难中不失信念。虽然「雄关漫道真如铁」，但以「万水千山只等闲」的豪情，无惧远征艰难，充分展示中华民族自强不息的精神，体现中国传统高尚的道德情操。学习「长征」的历史，正好配合爱国主义教育的开展和深化。 教育局一直致力推动历史教育，尤其是认识国家在近代波澜起伏的历史发展。中国共产党的历史，是我们中国历史科及历史科课程不可或缺的内容。从中国共产党的成立、国共关系的发展、中华人民共和国的成立，以至建国后的历史及成就，都是我们年青一代需要认识的课题。稍后，我们会筹办延安考察团及相关的教育活动、发展「长征」及中国共产党史的教学资源，让同学全方位学习这段历史。同时，盼望各位都珍惜不同的学习机会，踊跃参加，并善用教学资源，提升同学的国民身分认同，培养爱国情操。 在此，我要特别感谢香港中文大学历史系与教育局合办这次研讨会。一直以来，中大历史系是教育局的专业伙伴，在系主任张瑞威教授的领导下，多年来与我们合作发展教材、筹办专题讲座、学术研讨会、内地及本地考察等教师培训课程，在学界口碑载道，为推动香港历史教育的发展提供很大的助力。 最后，我要再次多谢各位主讲及分享嘉宾，现场及线上出席的教育界朋友，以及筹备的台前幕后工作人员。盼望大家继续与教育局并肩同行，推动历史教育。今天是一月五日，刚刚踏入二○二四年，祝各位新年快乐，身心康泰，也祝愿今天的研讨会圆满成功！多谢！
Interdepartmental efforts in prevention and control of African Swine Fever (with photo)
30.12.2023

In view of the local multiple outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) recently, an interdepartmental meeting convened by the Acting Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong, was held today (December 30) with the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) and the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) to plan for various works to stop virus transmission in local pig farms. International veterinary expert, Dr Leslie Sims, has also been invited to attend the meeting and to provide expert opinions. Miss Wong said, "The Government has attached great importance to the impact of ASF to local pig farmers and the pig rearing industry, and has been closely monitoring the latest developments. While ASF is not a zoonotic disease and will not infect humans or cause any food safety risk, it could cause massive infection in pigs within a short period of time, and the death rate of infected pigs is very high. If the spread is not contained, it will seriously impact pig farmers and the pig rearing industry. As such, we should seriously and promptly respond in order to stop virus transmission in local pig farms." The expert recognised the measures currently adopted by relevant departments and will finalise the recommendations on further enhanced measures with the AFCD in the coming few days. The AFCD will discuss with the pig rearing industry on the implementation of the enhanced measures so as to control the transmission of ASF at the soonest. She added that, "Our aim is to exercise precautions before the spread of the virus, so as to block the transmission of ASF in local pig farms." The AFCD has conducted investigations on the source of virus in pig farms where infected pigs have been identified, as well as stepping up the surveillance of the activities of nearby wild pigs. The AFCD held a seminar for pig farmers on specific preventive measures and biosecurity advice against ASF. The Guidelines for Reporting Cases of African Swine Fever has been launched by the AFCD with a view to assisting pig farmers in identifying suspected cases for early reporting. Also, the AFCD is conducting visits in phases to all local licensed pig farms to ensure biosecurity measures have been properly implemented. To enhance transparency, the AFCD is maintaining close liaison with pig farmers via messaging groups, keeping them informed of the latest situation of ASF and ways of prevention. The FEHD will continue to stringently impose daily clearance arrangement and conduct cleaning and disinfection of Mainland and local live pig transportation vehicles at slaughterhouses. The FEHD and the EPD have also enhanced the handling of pig carcasses and pig feces respectively. The departments have strengthened the cleaning and disinfection arrangements in all areas.
Hong Kong and Guangdong strengthen co-operation in cleaner production to improve regional environmental quality (with photo) 
19.12.2023

The Environment and Ecology Bureau (EEB) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province (GDDIIT) today (December 19) convened the 10th meeting of the Hong Kong-Guangdong Joint Working Group on Cleaner Production (JWGCP) via video conferencing. The 10th meeting of the JWGCP was co-chaired by the Secretary for Environment and Ecology of the HKSAR, Mr Tse Chin-wan, and the Director-General of the GDDIIT, Mr Tu Gaokun. The meeting reviewed the work progress in 2023 and approved the 2024 work plan, which focuses on continuously promoting the adoption of cleaner production technologies in relevant industries for saving energy, reducing pollutant emissions as well as minimising waste; supporting water-intensive industries to apply water-saving technologies and increase wastewater recycling and reuse, encouraging polluting industries to undertake cleaner production audits; and promoting enterprises to control and reduce volatile organic compound emissions at source. Both sides will also continue to support relevant trade and industry associations to carry out publicity activities to promote cleaner production among enterprises. The meeting was attended by representatives of the EEB, the Environmental Protection Department (EPD), the Trade and Industry Department, the Innovation and Technology Commission and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong of the HKSAR Government. On the Guangdong side, representatives of the GDDIIT, the Department of Ecology and Environment and the Department of Science and Technology of Guangdong Province attended the meeting. Moreover, the award presentation ceremony for the Hong Kong-Guangdong Cleaner Production Partners Recognition Scheme was held in Guangzhou in the afternoon. This year, a total of 201 enterprises were commended as Hong Kong-Guangdong Cleaner Production Partners in recognition of their efforts in pursuing cleaner production. Of these, 28 Hong Kong-owned manufacturing enterprises were honoured as "Excellent Partners" of the Scheme, while 158 were recognised as "Partners". Other commended enterprises included three sourcing enterprises and 12 environmental technology service providers. The EPD of the HKSAR Government, in collaboration with the GDDIIT, launched the Cleaner Production Partnership Programme (the Programme) in 2008. To date, the Programme has provided funding support for over 3 900 applications, aiming to promote and encourage the adoption of cleaner production technologies and practices by Hong Kong-owned factories in the region. In addition, Guangdong and Hong Kong jointly launched the Scheme in 2009 to commend enterprises for their dedicated efforts taken in adopting and promoting cleaner production by recognising them as Hong Kong-Guangdong Cleaner Production Partners. More details of the Programme and the Scheme are available on the dedicated website of cleaner production: www.cleanerproduction.hk .
Transcript of remarks by SEE at media session
14.12.2023

Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, at a media session after attending the launch event for the Blueprint for the Sustainable Development of Agriculture and Fisheries (December 14): Reporter: About the urban farm, what is the aim or the purpose? Is the Government planning to open more farms in different districts later? And the second question is, what kind of support will the Government give to the agriculture and fisheries sector and what is their response? The Secretary for Environment and Ecology: The purpose of the urban farm as explained by the Director (of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation) is that Hong Kong is basically a heavily developed city and therefore we are competing lands for different purposes and uses. Hence, we are experimenting a new concept, that is, in the urban area, in the new buildings, whether we can merge farming and development and we believe that is technically possible. If that can be done, it can enhance the agricultural development in the city a lot. Therefore, in Ma On Shan, next year, we will try to have a pilot project there. We believe this is a good concept. After gaining more experience from the Ma On Shan project, we will put up more projects and try to develop an urban farming direction. As to your second question, you can see in the Blueprint that we are offering the sector a number of support. It covers land, finance, technology, training, etc. As I have explained, the process of developing this Blueprint is through a lot of discussions and working together with the trade. You can see in general, they all welcome the measures in the Blueprint. Of course, the next challenge is the implementation and that is another area. We will join hands with the trade to implement the measures and make sure it will actually benefit and help the long-term development of the agriculture and fisheries sector in Hong Kong. Reporter: How is the Government's plan to attract young people to become farmers? The Secretary for Environment and Ecology: Firstly, we are going to go for technology. When the young people see that agriculture and fisheries is actually high-tech and it is not something of the past generations, they will feel interested. And also, science and technology can improve the working environment for the sector and both will improve the attractiveness. And the last one, of course, is the reward. If we can increase the value of the product, that will increase the reward. That will also attract young people to join the trade. (Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)
SEE exchanges views with young engineers attending COP28 in Dubai (with photos)
6.12.2023

The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, yesterday (December 5, Dubai time) attended the reception in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Dubai, the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) and the Hong Kong Climate Change Forum, and delivered a keynote speech on the decarbonisation strategies and progress in Hong Kong. After the reception, Mr Tse exchanged views with HKIE's delegation as well as professionals and young engineers attending the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). In additional to the young engineers attending the reception, around one hundred engineers in Hong Kong also joined the chitchat session with Mr Tse through video conferencing. Speaking at the reception, Mr Tse pointed out that, the innovative ideas and technical expertise of young engineers play a crucial role in combating climate change and making a sustainable development. He also addressed the participants on green business opportunities arising from decarbonisation transformation and the challenges faced by the professionals. He encouraged them to continue to play an essential role and contribute in building a sustainable future. In the morning, Mr Tse and the Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services), Ms Salina Yan, visited a project under i2Cool, a Hong Kong company, in the Dubai Mall. By applying the company's product, iPaint, both surface temperature and indoor temperature can be effectively reduced, contributing to a reduction of energy consumption in buildings. In the afternoon, Mr Tse and Ms Yan also visited the exhibition booths of park companies of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, including M Concept Studio and Neuron Digital, at the COP28. He was briefed by the exhibitors on various green technology. Mr Tse will attend the COP28 China Corner's Side Event on December 6 (Dubai time), and conclude his visit at night.
SEE to attend COP28 in Dubai
29.11.2023

The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, will depart for Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, tomorrow (November 30) to join the Chinese delegation to attend the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). Mr Tse will attend the high-level segment, side events and other activities of COP28. During his visit to Dubai, Mr Tse will meet with other representatives to conduct bilateral meetings and attend the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group's Steering Committee meeting, to introduce Hong Kong's Climate Action Plan 2050 and the latest policies and measures adopted by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in combating climate change. The Commissioner for Climate Change, Mr Wong Chuen-fai, and officers from the Environment and Ecology Bureau will also join the visit. The Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services), Ms Salina Yan, will also participate to promote Hong Kong's advantages and latest developments of green and sustainable finance. Mr Tse will leave Dubai on December 6 (Dubai time) and arrive in Hong Kong on December 7. During his absence, the Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong, will be the Acting Secretary for Environment and Ecology.
Transcript of remarks by SEE at media session
28.11.2023

Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, at a media session after attending a meeting of the Panel on Environmental Affairs of the Legislative Council today (November 28): Reporter: Mr Tse, can you recap in English on why a new penalty mechanism only apply to the CLP Yuen Long incident but not the power outage by Hong Kong Electric? And also both firms refuse to lower the maximum cover level, can you tell us, will the Government push these two companies again to lower the level? Thank you. The Secretary for Environment and Ecology: In this interim review, we have sought the two companies (CLP Power Hong Kong Limited and The Hongkong Electric Company Limited) to agree to three major changes to the Scheme of Control Agreements. One is that during the energy crisis, they will introduce a special subsidy scheme to alleviate those who are the most needed. I think that is a good tool. That means the two power companies agreed that they have to take up certain social responsibilities. The second one is that we have introduced a new penalty mechanism in case of major power interruption cases. We have introduced what we call a Customer Interruption Duration (CID). If they exceed certain level there will be a penalty. I think this is also a breakthrough because all along we have used bonus to encourage them to perform better in terms of stability, in terms of the speed of restoring electricity supply, etc. But this (CID) is a new concept. If they run into a major interruption situation, then there will be a penalty. And with the introduction of this system, for the case of power cable incident of CLP Power Hong Kong Limited in Yuen Long last year, the mechanism will come in, and there will be a penalty if the same happens in future. For the case of the Hong Kong Electric happened earlier, because for most of the customers, the interruption affected was relatively short, in terms of the duration. Therefore it would not trigger this new penalty mechanism. However, for that particular case, our concern is whether there is human error involved causing that interruption. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department will investigate into the case under the Electricity Ordinance. That is outside the Scheme of Control Agreements mechanism but we will look into that. (Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)
Government holds meeting with sectors on preventing import of bedbug infestation (with photos)
11.11.2023

In response to the recent emergence of bedbugs in some overseas places, which has caused public concern, the Environment and Ecology Bureau (EEB) today (November 11) held a meeting with representatives from the Airport Authority Hong Kong, the MTR Corporation Limited, the hotel sector, the Tourism Commission and relevant government departments on preventing the import of bedbug infestation, for understanding and assisting relevant sectors in sustaining the implementation of effective preventive measures. The Acting Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong, was briefed on various measures taken on preventing the import of bedbug infestation into Hong Kong at the Airport, the Airport Express, hotels and the cruise terminal. At the meeting, representatives from the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) and the Port Health Division of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health (DH) shared technical advice on preventing the import of bedbug infestation. "The Government has always been maintaining close communication with relevant sectors. We thanked the sectors for their prompt response and for taking proactive measures, including conducting deep cleansing and disinfestation as well as strengthening anti-bedbug work, for safeguarding our first line of defence concertedly. The Government together with the trade will continue to pay close attention to the development of the situation, and will strengthen communication with frontline organisations and sectors, and continue to provide technical support and coordinate efforts from all sectors to prevent the import of bedbug infestation into Hong Kong," said Miss Wong. The Government will distribute information and leaflets on preventing the import of bedbug infestation to relevant sectors (including the tourism and hotel sectors, public transport sectors) with a view to reducing the chances of bringing bedbugs to Hong Kong by returnees and visitors. The FEHD has been working closely with the DH and relevant organisations to strengthen promotional and educational works on various fronts. These include distributing promotional leaflets at the Airport, reminding citizens to stay vigilant when traveling abroad, conducting on-site inspections to strengthen prevention, etc. The Government's inter-departmental Pest Control Steering Committee will also disseminate relevant information to other stakeholders, so as to enhance the public's understanding of how to prevent the import of bedbug infestation. The EEB will report to the Deputy Secretary for Administration on the work on preventing the import of bedbug infestation. The Deputy Secretary for Administration will closely review the situation, guide inter-departmental work on bedbug prevention and strengthening prevention of imported infestation, to minimise the chance of importing bedbug infestation from overseas into the Hong Kong community, and strive to safeguard environmental hygiene.