Heading back to school: HKFYG survey reveals anxiety The long holidays are over and for most students, going back to school has been a mixed experience. Although the majority have been thinking about new classes and new skills, about seeing old friends and making new ones, for a significant minority, anxiety and stress have made for pessimism rather than high spirits. A Federation survey released this week reveals why, and how they cope. About 400 out of nearly 1200 students surveyed said they were nervous or feared the beginning of term. Their main worries were parents' and teachers' expectations, adapting to new ways of learning, and for nearly 40% of S4-S6 students the New Senior Secondary School curriculum (NSS) now being phased in, is a major concern. The majority say they talk to friends about their problems but share their concerns with parents and teachers too. In times of high pressure good planning also helps keep everyone calm and safety valves are very important. HKFYG's Youthline 2777 8899 can act as a back-up for students in need. For further details of the survey and the service, please contact Cecilia Ng, tel 2788 3433. Events Director of Social Welfare to honour HKFYG with his presence at 50th Anniversary AGM The Federation is pleased to announce that it will hold the 50th Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 21 September at 6pm, in the HKFYG Building's Auditorium in North Point. Mr Patrick Nip Tak-kuen, Director of Social Welfare, HKSARG, will be the Guest of Honour on this special fiftieth anniversary occasion. Many thanks to partners Charity Sale courtesy of Lisa's Collection The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups 2010 Charity Sale, courtesy of Lisa's Collection, will take place on Saturday 25 September from 10am-4pm in Salon I-III at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. The sale features a beautiful selection of rare antiques and fine jewellery, including jade carvings and accessories made from gemstones. It will raise funds for the Federation's Youth Support Fund which offers assistance and services to young people in need. Take a look at the items at our website http://charitysale.hkfyg.org.hk Call Bonnie 3755 7101 or Brenda 3755 7102 to request for a hard copy of the catalogue. Sir Robert Ho Tung Charitable Fund support for HKFYG The Sir Robert Ho Tung Charitable Fund has approved three applications from the Federation. The funding will support renovation and purchase of furniture and equipment for the HKFYG Youth Wellness Centre, replacement and purchase of computer hardware at the HKFYG Jockey Club Kwai Fong Youth SPOT, and running expenses incurred by our Youth Volunteer Network Service Project for the Elderly. For details please contact Brenda, tel 3755 7102. Great Eagle, Aviation Security Co, Airport Authority, Hong Kong School of Motoring and Swire Coca-cola sponsor Walkathon Sincere thanks go to Great Eagle Holdings Ltd and the Aviation Security Co Ltd for their cash donations, and to the Hong Kong Airport Authority, the Hong Kong School of Motoring and Swire Coca-cola Hong Kong for their in-kind donations. Whether you would like to walk with us on the day or join us as a sponsor, you are all most welcome. To register for the walk, go to http://walkathon.hkfyg.org.hk or use this form. To sponsor us, please download this form. More details from Brenda, tel 3755 7102. News uCafés open in Youth S.P.O.Ts Five new HKFYG uCafés have just opened at Heng Fa Chuen Youth SPOT, LOHAS Youth SPOT, Felix Wong Youth SPOT, Lung Hang Youth SPOT and Tin Shui Youth SPOT. They provide a relaxing place for young people to meet, read and chat to friends. A variety of refreshments, including coffee, tea, soft drinks and cakes are for sale at very reasonable prices. The cafés are open from Sunday to Monday 2:30pm-5:30pm and Tuesday to Saturday 2:30pm-9:30pm for HKFYG members as a non-profit making service for young people.