Curriculum

In the Citizenship, Economics and Society curriculum, students should learn to understand the intertwined relationship between the development of Hong Kong and the development of our country, particularly the distinctive 4 advantages of Hong Kong strong support from the motherland and close connection with the world.

Furthermore, the curriculum helps students understand that since the “Reform and Opening up”, our country’s economy has drastically developed and the livelihood of our people has been greatly improved. Being members of society and our country, students need to understand local and national economic developments and achievements as well as our country’s participation in international affairs, have a holistic understanding of the Constitution and the Basic Law, realise the importance of safeguarding national security.

The aims of the Citizenship, Economics and Society curriculum are:

(a) to help students develop a positive self-understanding, enhance competence to meet daily and future challenges, seize opportunities, as well as pursue their goals and realise their aspirations;

(b) to nurture students to become informed and responsible citizens who respect the rule of law, have a sense of national identity, and contribute to the common good of society and our country;

(c) to strengthen students’ understanding of national and local economic and social affairs, and nurture their sense of national identity;

(d) to promote students’ understanding of our country and strengthen their sense of national identity and sense of belonging towards our country.

There are two lessons per week in the Citizenship, Economics and Society with four core modules to be covered in the whole school year, which are Personal Growth, Human Relationship, Economy of Hong Kong, Socio-political System of Hong Kong.