Teen bullying on school campus has become an alarming concern among the community. Norway's national campaign against bullying in 1982 reveals that one of the most effective ways to counter such practice of violence is to cultivate a harmonious and caring environment and culture in schools. Hence, Happy Teens Club of HKCS had initiated a 'Caring School Campaign' this year targeting schools within their serving districts.

In addition, HKCS also introduced the Caring School Award Scheme in order to publicly acknowledge those schools that are outstanding in propagating a caring and loving culture within their campuses. It affirmed their efforts in encouraging students, teachers and parents to actively join and cooperate for the cause. The scheme also provided a forum for schools to share with fellow colleagues their hard work and experience in cultivating a loving, caring and just culture within the school campus.

The award scheme was opened to all primary and secondary schools. They could participate either by self-nomination or nomination by related parties like the Parent-Teacher Association, Students' Association, Social Welfare agencies, or even the Hong Kong Police Force.

The adjudication process took place in June. The panel of adjudicators included personnel from the Education & Manpower Bureau, Hong Kong Council of Social Service, Federation of Parent-Teacher Associations in Shamshuipo, Commission on Youth, Hong Kong Outstanding Teachers Association, Chinese University - College of Education, HKCS and youth representative of the Anti-bully Concern Group of our Happy Teen Club.

Certificates were presented to 65 schools that received the 'Caring School' award. Outstanding awards were granted to 6 schools that were outstanding in fulfilling the specific objectives outlined by the scheme.

The awards presentation took place on 3 July at Wei Hing Theatre, City University of Hong Kong.