Date: February 13, 2023 (Monday)

Beneficiaries: Over 75 teachers and students from Belilios Public School and HKKKWA Sun Fong Chung Primary School

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Belilios Public School: Located in North Point, Hong Kong Island, Belilios Public School (Girls) is a government-funded girls’ secondary school. Founded by the British colonial government in 1890, it was initially supported by Sir Paul Chater, a British Jewish philanthropist, and thus named in his honour. Belilios Public School is Hong Kong’s first girls’ secondary school established by the British colonial government. Over the years, it has nurtured numerous high-ranking officials and prominent individuals. The school’s motto is “Climb High to See Far.” It provides a balanced curriculum, fostering lifelong learning and respecting universal values. The teaching staff is dedicated and knowledgeable.

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HKKKWA Sun Fong Chung Primary School: Founded in 2002, Hong Kong and Kowloon District Women’s Welfare Association Sun Fong Chung College is one of the first secondary schools in Hong Kong to teach Chinese language using Mandarin. The college adheres to the organization’s educational principles, emphasizing bilingual and trilingual training for students. It is the first government-subsidized secondary school in Hong Kong to use Mandarin as the medium of instruction. The college aims to discover students’ multiple intelligences, promote holistic and individualized development, encourage lifelong learning, and nurture creative, adaptable, responsible, and proactive citizens.

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Jockey Club Climate Change Museum: Located in Ma Liu Shui, Sha Tin, Hong Kong, the Jockey Club Climate Change Museum is the world’s first museum dedicated to climate change. Initially organized by the Jockey Club Earth Resources Action Center under the auspices of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the museum was established with funding from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. It opened on December 16, 2013, on the 8th floor of the Esther Lee Building at the CUHK campus. The museum houses an extensive collection curated by Dr Rebecca Lee Lok-Sze from various parts of the world. It features permanent exhibitions on polar climates and environmental protection technologies, as well as periodic special exhibitions. The museum also offers ecological guided tours outside its premises, showcasing different environmental conservation equipment and measures.

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Dr Rebecca Lee Lok-size: Dr Rebecca Lee Lok-Sze is the world’s first female explorer to have visited both the North and South Poles eighteen times. She has also summited Mount Everest four times, pursuing her dreams. Dr. Lee advocated for the creation of tourist attractions such as “Window of the World” and “Splendid China,” significantly impacting tourism development in mainland China. In 1985, she first set foot in Antarctica for official duties, promoting China’s newly established Antarctic base. Captivated by Antarctica’s magnificent landscapes, she dedicated her life to conserving polar environments.

Environmental Education and Advocacy: Over the past three decades, Dr. Lee has documented her polar expeditions through photography and design. She shares her experiences through articles, books, photography exhibitions, and documentaries. Witnessing the escalating impact of industrial and urban development on the environment and concerns about extreme climate events during her polar expeditions, Dr Lee is committed to inspiring the next generation’s awareness of life and environmental conservation. She focuses on environmental education in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, sharing her polar research, exploration, and recent scientific discoveries with primary, secondary, and university students. Dr. Lee donated precious samples collected during her polar expeditions to the Jockey Club Climate Change Museum established by the Chinese University of Hong Kong to further promote environmental conservation. The museum opened on December 16, 2013. Dr. Lee quotes Laozi’s saying, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,” emphasizing the driving force behind her polar exploration dreams. She encourages students to step out of their comfort zones, explore beyond Hong Kong, and understand how global citizenship can make a difference.

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The “Extra Mile Charity Foundation” sponsored this on February 13, 2023. This one-time sponsorship brought joy and excitement to over 75 teachers and students, allowing them to gain knowledge and broaden their horizons.