HKFYG Youth Matters

Physical symptoms reveal students' exam worries

Peak exam time is here and hundreds of calls from

students are being taken on our hotline. The public examinations are always big hurdle for young people but this year their anxiety is heightened because of the economic crisis. Headaches, stomach pains, difficulty sleeping: these are all symptoms common to anyone who works in a competitive environment with deadlines. For the young it may be their first real experience of stress, so a top priority at the Federation is to alleviate the worry.

Federation counsellors try to explain that over-ambitious expectations do not help. The students themselves, and sometimes the parents whose dreams they want to fulfill, can exacerbate problems. There are many alternatives available for students who don't achieve the grades they hoped for. A sensible attitude, learning to relax, eating and sleeping well are important. So is knowing that guidance is at hand. If you know anybody who needs help, parents or students, please tell them to call us. We will be standing by on Form 5 Broadband 2777 1112.

What's new

First ever Scratch Day in Hong Kong with LEAD at Cyberport
16 May HKFYG Jockey Club

LEAD Centre Cyberport 10.15-17.15. Free of charge. Scratch, a new programming language, makes it easy for students to create interactive stories, games, animations, music and art. On 16 May, people throughout the world will join a local Scratch Day and meet other scratchers. In collaboration with the MIT Media Lab, LEAD has been helping teachers implement Scratch as a learning tool for programming, design, and creativity. This is a valuable chance for teachers to learn more about Scratch with a number of activities, including workshops for newcomers and the more experienced, an exhibition of Scratch projects, a sharing session and panel discussion for teachers. Visit http://www.lead.org.hk/scratch for more information or contact Edmond, tel 3106 0600.

Hang Seng Bank Leaders to Leaders Lecture with Ms Elsie Leung Oi-sie
On Tuesday 26 May from 6.30-8.30pm at the Rayson Huang Theatre, Ms Elsie LEUNG Oi-sie, Deputy Director, Basic Law Committee of the HKSAR & The Standing Committee of the National People's Republic of China, will speak to a group of students at the next lecture of this series co-organized with the University of Hong Kong and sponsored by the Hang Seng Bank. Contact Leadership21, tel 2169 0255 for more details.

2009 Hong Kong 200 Kick-off with First Hong Kong Youth Leadership Forum
23 May sees the launch of the 4th Hong Kong 200 Leadership Project, kindly sponsored by Dr Raymond Chan. The Hon Wong Yan-lung, Secretary for Justice, will be the Guest of Honour at the opening ceremony. Co-organized with the All-China Youth Federation, the project features 200 hours of basic training, project-based learning, visits to community leaders and practical activities. Contact William, tel 2169 0255 for further info or visit leadership21.hkfyg.org.hk

Marion Lai Launches World Telecommunication and Information Day
HKFYG and the Communications Association of Hong Kong are co-organizers of World Telecommunication Society and Information Day - Hong Kong 2009. The programme's key message is Protecting Children in Cyberspace and the aim is to raise awareness of ICT developments in Hong Kong students. There have been a series of activities including several competitions and an official Launch Ceremony takes place on 16 May followed by a Communication Tour 23-25 May. Mrs Marion Lai, Director-General of Telecommunications, OFTA,and Mr Greg So Kam-leung, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, will officiate at the launch. For details, please visit http://www.cahk.hk/wtisd2009/ or contact Marian Yeung at 3755 7072.

Thank you partners

Kelly Chen Children Education Fund sponsors mentorship music programme

A pioneer programme, Happy music, mentors and friends, sponsored by the Kelly Chen Children Education Fund, was launched by the Federation in May. The programme's aims are to teach a group of youth about music and song-writing and train them as mentors for other marginal youths in the community. Instilling positive life values is the other goal of the programme which enables youth to use music as a communication and educational tool with positive messages. Participating youth will also give local performances and share their songs on the Federation's website.

Contact Anna, tel 2487 6151 for further details.

Toys and gifts from HKTDC

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council has kindly given HKFYG donations of toys and gifts from the exhibitors at the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair 2009. They include soft animal toys and sports kit and will be given to children at the Federation's Ching Lok Kindergartens.

Contact Ada, tel 3755 7102 for details.

Summer School for Effective Leadership 2009 with University of Hong Kong

Youth need a solid grounding in critical thinking and analysis if they are to be effective team managers and skilled leaders. This school runs from 16-25 July with 80 hours of intensive training for 100 participants. It's a collaborative effort of HKFYG and the University of Hong Kong, which benefits from dialogue sessions with distinguished speakers and on-campus residence. Course fee HK$8,000. Applications now invited. Deadline 22 May.

Contact Judy, tel 2169 0255 for more details or visit
http://www.hkfyg.org.hk/leadership21/ chi/ activity_
all_event_3161.html

New offer for u21 youthnet members from shop@dcfever.com
u21 youthnet members can purchase the Casio exilim EX-S12 camera at the discount price of HK$2,380 (list price HK$2,780) at shop@dcfever.com from 5-25 May 2009. A free 4 GB memory card, Li-ion battery and camera bag will be given to HKFYG members free-of-charge for every camera bought by members, shop@dcfever.com will donate HK$100 to the HKFYG Jockey Club Cheung Wah Youth S.P.O.T. Hurry! Buy now while stocks last!

More details at http://www.u21.hk/youthnet/ premium/ dcfever/dcfever.html

For general enquiries about membership offer, please contact Marian, tel 3755 7072.