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Professor Joseph J.Y. Sung, SBS, JP Mrs. Marion Chi-kuen Lai Chan, JP
Vice-Chancellor and President Permanent Secretary for Education, Education Bureau

I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to the Faculty of Education on this auspicious occasion of
its 50th anniversary. The time-honoured Chinese adage “the benefits of growing trees last ten years, while
those of educating people, hundreds of years” reminds us of the importance of education. Since its foundation
in 1965, the Faculty of Education has been a key centre for professional training and educational research
in Hong Kong. Today, the Faculty offers a range of academic and professional programmes, and many of its
alumni have taken up leadership positions in the education sectors in Hong Kong and Greater China.
alumni have taken up leadership positions in the education sectors in Hong Kong and Greater China.
The Faculty of Education has a long history of
excellence in educational research. Colleagues of
the Faculty have been working on a wide spectrum
of research studies to address concerns and issues
central to education. The results of these research
studies have contributed to the formulation of
educational policies and practices, improvement of
teaching and pedagogy, devising of effective school
improvement interventions, and identification of
strategies to engage students and promote their With a rich history of half a century, the Faculty of The Faculty embraces the vision of developing a
holistic development. The Faculty has cultivated Education of the Chinese University of Hong Kong vibrant academic community through dedication,
strong ties with universities around the world and has always been a pillar of Hong Kong’s education dialogue, and leadership in teaching, research and
developed frameworks integrating educational sector. Being one of the key providers of initial public service. I am confident that, with the wide
paradigms of the East and the West through diverse teacher education and professional development support of various stakeholders in the education field,
channels of international collaboration. programmes for local educations, the Faculty has the Faculty will continue to stride ahead and foster a
groomed many committed teachers, teaching vibrant teaching profession of excellence for elevating
On behalf of the University, I would like to thank all professionals and school leaders over the last few students’ achievement and promoting their whole-
Faculty members and alumni for their remarkable decades, playing a vital role in nurturing our next person development.
contributions in the field of education over the generations. Its contribution to quality education in
years. I am confident that the Faculty of Education Hong Kong, best demonstrated by its efforts and May I take this opportunity to extend my warmest
will continue to strive for excellence and pursue its enthusiasm to cultivate young educators, enhance congratulations to the Faculty on the remarkable
aspiration to be a leading centre in educational educational leadership and conduct innovative achievements it has made over the past 50 years and
studies and research in Hong Kong and the global research, is truly commendable. wish the Faculty every success in its future endeavour.
community.

Marion Chi-kuen Lai Chan
Joseph J.Y. Sung Permanent Secretary for Education
Vice-Chancellor and President Education Bureau