LEAP is deeply concerned by the recent rise in student suicides in Hong Kong, particularly among younger students. With the significant milestone of the 30^th anniversary of LEAP, we are steadfast in continuing our mission. We have specially organised the forum titles “Life Education in a New Era - Equipping Children and Youth with Skills for Life through Social and Emotional Learning”. We have invited Emeritus Professor Helen Cahill from the Faculty of Education at the University of Melbourne, Professor Paul S.F. Yip, the Director of the HKJC Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention at the University of Hong Kong and Dr Kwok Lai Yuk Ching Sylvia, Professor of Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at City University of Hong Kong to discuss how to promote social and emotional skills learning among children and adolescents. And the forum will address the critical importance of social-emotional learning for this demographic and will examine the roles played by families and schools in this process. It will include a practical workshop for teachers, focusing on effective strategies for advancing social and emotional learning for both students and educators well-being.

Topics & Speakers

1. Why schools should provide a comprehensive Social and Emotional learning progamme: insights from the evidence-base* - Emeritus Professor Helen Cahill, Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne

2. Understanding the factors affecting the mental health of children and adolescents - Professor Paul Yip, Director of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention, University of Hong Kong

3. The contribution of school & family in promoting the mental health of children and young people - Professor Sylvia Kwok, Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, City University of Hong Kong

4. Practical Workshop for Educators - Strategies for advancing social and emotional learning: a focus on what works for students and for educators wellbeing＊ - Emeritus Professor Helen Cahill, Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne

* The presentation will be delivered in English with Chinese translation.

Forum Information

Date: 28 June 2024 (Friday)

Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Venue: Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, 18 Hanoi Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Forum Rundown: Download

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/EyaP2B4yJmAdr2Ec6

Enquiry Hotline: 2530 0018

Remarks: Free admission. Limited seats available on a first-come first-served basis. Upon the completion of the forum and practical workshop, educators will be awarded a certificate of attendance.