In the school year of 2004, non-Chinese speaking (NCS) students were allocated to local mainstream (Chinese medium) schools for the first time. Though this implies that NCS students are given equal opportunity in receiving education, they may experience difficulties in adapting to the Chinese learning environment as well as the language itself. Some parents do not know either Chinese or English. This causes frustration in supervising their children's schoolwork and in communicating with the schools. Sensing the need, we came up with a supportive service for NCS students.

Project Connection -- Outside School Support Services for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students sponsored by Home Affairs Bureau started in October 2004. It aimed at providing after-school tutorial classes for NCS students; rendering supportive and consultation services in helping students adjust to the school environment; providing liaison services between school and parents, including interpretation and also providing training to school teachers and personnel so as to enhance a better understanding of NCS students. The services are provided in five main locations: Kwun Tong, Tsimshatsui, Shamshuipo, Kwai Tsing and Yuen Long where many NCS students are residing or attending schools there.

We believe in serving the non-Chinese community. We are happy to have taken part in building a harmonious society through projects like Project Connection.