Holistic Approach to Education – A Funder’s Perspective November 2016 Holistic Approach to Education – A Funder’s Perspective Private and Confidential ©LHF

Who we are A Family Foundation, Founded 1973 Mission A Separate Entity from Hysan Development Company Limited Mission For the Betterment of Hong Kong Narrow Locale, Broad Sectors 4 Sectors Vetting Process Consensus-driven Flexibility Capacity to take risks Private and Confidential ©LHF

Evolution of LHF 1973 2016 onwards Focused on education NGOs & Academic Institutions Expanded to encompass other sectors Traditional giving mindset From Cheque Writer to Strategic Partner Venturing into Social Enterprises Exploring Social Innovation Private and Confidential ©LHF

C I S At a Glance Funds initiatives in: Funding Principles: Social Welfare/ Health Education Environment Arts & Culture C I S atalytic Effect ollaboration ost-effectiveness mpact & Scope ustainability Private and Confidential ©LHF

LHF Education Projects Overview Special Education Needs Character Education, including: Sports; Positive Education and Arts Scholarships and other Educational Programs Key Themes Kindergarten Primary Secondary Tertiary Post-Tertiary Heep Hong Society – SEN Intervention HKSPC – SEN Screening and Assessment HK EdU– SEN Empowerment for pre-service teachers CUHK – Sign Language Co-Enrollment Program LHF Overseas Boarding School Scholarships – United Kingdom, Australia, and Singapore HKUST, Lingnan University, Open U – Endowed Scholarships HKUST – International Research Enrichment Program overseas scholarships CUHK – Department of History Young Scholars Exchange Scheme Oxford University (UK) - Rhodes Scholarship Fulbright USA - Scholarships for local PhD. Students HK Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences – Young Scholars Exchange Scheme Poly U – Service Learning Enhancement Private and Confidential ©LHF

SEN at KGs - 3 Pronged Approach Pre-service Teacher Empowerment Early Assessment & Diagnosis Early Intervention HK EdU Enhanced Breadth and Depth of SEN Experiential learning Successfully incorporated into UGC-funded curriculum HKSPC Develop protocol for handing suspected cases of SEN at 20 KGs, including detection and diagnosis Pre-emptive intervention while awaiting diagnosis Heep Hong Society Pilot Intervention Program at 10 KGs all over Hong Kong Private and Confidential ©LHF

Heep Hong Society School/Centre/Home Based Comprehensive intervention for children coupled with extensive support for teachers and parents Professional Expertise With support from Heep Hong’s professional team of child care workers and therapists Catalytic Effect Government kick-started territory-wide pilot scheme at 450 KGs, with commitment to incorporate into policy starting 2017 Private and Confidential ©LHF

LHF Education Projects Overview Special Education Needs Character Education, including: Sports; Positive Education and Arts Scholarships and other Educational Programs Key Themes Kindergarten Primary Secondary Tertiary Post-Tertiary Heep Hong Society – SEN Intervention HKSPC – SEN Screening and Assessment HK EdU– SEN Empowerment for pre-service teachers CUHK – Sign Language Co-Enrollment Program LHF Overseas Boarding School Scholarships – United Kingdom, Australia, and Singapore HKUST, Lingnan University, Open U – Endowed Scholarships HKUST – International Research Enrichment Program overseas scholarships CUHK – Department of History Young Scholars Exchange Scheme Oxford University (UK) - Rhodes Scholarship Fulbright USA - Scholarships for local PhD. Students HK Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences – Young Scholars Exchange Scheme Poly U – Service Learning Enhancement Arts for the Disabled Association Hong Kong – Arts Education in Special Schools SF&OC HK - Sports Legacy Scheme LEAP – Positive Health and Physical Development BGCAHK– Cultivating a respectful school culture Musical Training and Character Education (My Voice, My Life) St. James Settlement SKH Bishop Hall Secondary School – Positive Education Character Building Private and Confidential ©LHF

Positive Education Bringing Positive Education to Local Schools SKH Bishop Hall Secondary School St. James’ Settlement Outward Bound Hong Kong Positive Emotion + Character Strengths What went well? Showing Gratitude Whole-school approach Teachers, Students, Parents Emotional + Physical Wellbeing Holistic character development combining Positive Education with Outdoor Experiential Training Private and Confidential ©LHF

Sports Legacy Scheme Sports + Character Education Win-Win-Win Improve character skills and physical fitness via sports at 7 under-resourced secondary schools Win-Win-Win Engage Retired Professional Athletes as Coaches Develop positive sports culture at school Personal Development for Students Sustainability Build-up sports equipment infrastructure at schools Training manuals and courses for P.E. teachers to further sustain impact Private and Confidential ©LHF

Character Building via Musicals & Documentary Film In collaboration with L plus H Creations Foundation Character Building VS Artistic Excellence Emphasis on Personal Development over Artistic Excellence Private and Confidential ©LHF

New Musical (Sept 2017) Best of the Breed Professional local artists as trainers Depth + Breadth Train-the trainer workshops for teachers to bring impact back to schools Diverse Background Mainstream + EM + Disabled Schools Sustainability All scripts, music available for use, with training manual for schools to implement arts education model Private and Confidential ©LHF

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