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| Social skills for well-behaved, independent youth |
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basic social skills of good behaviour and looking after him- or herself, the better, according to recent research*. In fact, spoiling kids, coddling them with special foods, feeding and tidying up after them, or just letting them do whatever they like, may impede their timely development as responsible young adults. Parents and schools can work together to train them, backing each other up to send a consistent message.
HKFYG's kindergartens do this from the outset, helping parents to see how important it is to bring children up to be independent early in life. At school, they are being taught by the age of 3 how to feed and clear up after themselves, both at the dining table and in the classroom. They learn how to share instead of being self-centred and this attitude can be a big bonus for themselves and everyone they come into contact with, in school and at home.
*Survey of 1,103 parents conducted by the Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, Chinese University from April-May 2009 |
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HKFYG Youth @ Digital TV and Youth Host
HKFYG's Youth @ Digital TV is being shown on the HD aTV
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channel every Monday at 8.30pm, repeated on Tuesdays at 5pm. The platform gives youth an opportunity to use multimedia for creation, interaction and self-expression. Its Youth Host series targets talented youth who are interested in becoming TV hosts. It provides TV training for would-be MCs and candidates selected at the Youth Host workshop will have opportunities to be hosts on the TV programme of the same name and with uploads on HKFYG's YouTube. Contact Haze, haze.wang@hkfyg.org.hk for more details or visit http://digitaltv.u21.hk/info2.html and http://www.youtube.com/hkfygavteam
u21 recruits models and actors
for 2009-2010
With the summer vacation just around the corner, u21.hk is offering young people who love to perform a chance to gain experience. Shortlisted candidates will be called upon from July 2009 to July 2010 to participate in video and photo shoots and will be offered free classes. Portfolios of selected models and actors will be broadcast on ATV and Roadshow.
Requirements 15 to 25 years old, male or female
Briefing and casting 4 July 2009
Online Applicationshttp://model.u21.hk
Enquiries Katy tel: 28319183.
Healthy Internet Video Contest
now underway
This contest is being organized by the Television and Entertainment Licensing Authority (TELA) and the e-services unit of HKFYG. It encourages young people to watch Internet videos with healthy content and to produce creative Internet videos themselves. Better understanding of the Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles Ordinance (COIAO) is one of the aims of the contest. Entries are welcome from now till 15 Jun 2009. Details at u21.hk or contact Ken, tel 2831 9183.
Hong Kong Young Ambassador Scheme 2009-10: Deadline for applications
The scheme is open to students aged 16 or above, studying either locally or abroad. Youth taking part develop a strong sense of belonging through their commitment. They learn about local history and Hong Kong culture and promote Hong Kong's tourist attractions to visitors and residents alike. An intensive, comprehensive training programme takes place in July and August 2008 with a camp, a series of visits, heritage tours, seminars, workshops and a group project competition.
Call the HKYAS Secretariat, tel. 2169 0032 or visit http://www.yas.org.hk/english/introduction_05.php |
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| Thank you partners |
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Dancing competition 2009
swings into action
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Make a note in your diary now!
First round (after pre-selection) Saturday 25 July
Place pedestrian precinct behind Sogo in Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay
Finals 22 August
Title sponsor YOU‧C1000
Award and prize donors
Paul Frank, Sennheiser, Rexona, IDA, Freshness Burger, A-Look
Other sponsors
ARJ Dance Culture, Infinity Dance Studio, Studiodanz, A-MEN Project, Lobby
Media partners
Milk and Sina.com
For further details, contact Michelle, tel 2395 5759/5753 or visit http://dance.hkfyg.org.hk
Grow with Love CIIF Project at HKFYG Jockey Club Cheung Wah Youth SPOT
This new 3-year after-school care project financed by the Community Investment & Inclusion Fund will bring housewives, parent-teacher associations and youth volunteers at school together to help care for children. There will be life skills training, interpersonal relationship workshops and various forms of community service for approximately 400 schoolchildren with about 1000 other participants. This is a valuable opportunity to network families in the community and increase their resilience. Call Bobo tel 2669 9111 for more information.
Life Decode Project with Rotary Club of Lan Kwai Fong
The Life Decode Project, organized by HKFYG's Tsuen Wan and Kwai Chung Outreaching Social Work Team, was supported by the Rotary Club of Lan Kwai Fong. It provided counselling for 30 youngsters who had been involved in group violence, instilling self-control and problem solving values and skills.
One activity, a mock trial at which lawyers gave guidance, helped participants learn about legal responsibility and the consequences of group violence. After the project, more than 80% of participants agreed that group violence is no solution to conflict. Call Wilson or Diki at 2487 6151 for more information.
Madison Communications
donates glassware
Over 230 glasses, including shot glasses, Martini glasses and Long Island glasses have been kindly donated by Madison Communications Ltd and will be used at the Federation's youth social enterprise Cafe 21, the food and beverage outlet on the G/F of HKFYG Building. Contact Ada, tel 3755 7102 for more details.
Donation from Gilman Home Appliances
Gilman Home Appliances has donated two tower sterilizers and twenty irons to the Federation. These will go to HKFYG kindergartens and needy homes and we are very grateful to the donor for their thoughtfulness. Further details from Bonnie, tel 3755 7101. |
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| Recent events |
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Youth learn from TV hosts Cheng and Lee
Dan-shui Cheng, famous TV programme host, and Lik-chi Lee, well-known movie |
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director, kindly gave seminars on Saturday 16 May 2009 for the Youth Programme Host Workshop
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