Press Release
LegCo Panel on Education begins duty visit in Finland (with photos)
The delegation of the Legislative Council ("LegCo") Panel on Education began its visit in Helsinki, the capital of Finland, yesterday (9 September, Finland time) to gain a better understanding on its education system.
The delegation started the day by visiting the Pihkapuisto Comprehensive School, which provides free and compulsory basic education for students aged 7 to 13. Members were given an introduction on the school by the Vice-principal, Mr Mikko OIKARINEN. They were particularly interested in the school's support to students including those with special educational needs. Members then interacted with teachers and students through guided tour, class visit and school lunch.
In the afternoon, the delegation visited the Finnish National Agency for Education ("EDUFI") and received briefings by the Counsellors of Education, Ms Erja VITIKKA and Ms Marjo RISSANEN, on the education system in Finland and the work of EDUFI.
The delegation then visited the Ministry of Education and Culture and exchanged views with the State Secretary of Education, Ms Minna KELHÄ, on formulation and implementation of education policies in Finland.
The delegation will continue its duty visit in Helsinki today (10 September, Finland time). Delegation members will visit the Day Care Centre Franzénia, the Helsinki Central Library Oodi and the Me & MyCity.
Ends/Tuesday, 10 September 2019
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The delegation of the Legislative Council ("The LegCo delegation") visits the Pihkapuisto Comprehensive School in Helsinki, Finland and is welcomed by the Vice-principal, Mr Mikko OIKARINEN (second left).
Members of the LegCo delegation observe a class at the Pihkapuisto Comprehensive School and meet with the teachers and students.
The LegCo delegation receives a briefing during the visit to the Finnish National Agency for Education.
Members of the LegCo delegation pose for a group photo after meeting with the State Secretary of Education of Finland, Ms Minna KELHÄ (fifth left).
Photo shows (from first left) Hon CHAN Hoi-yan, Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung, deputy leader Hon Vincent CHENG Wing-shun, leader Hon IP Kin-yuen, Ms Minna KELHÄ, Hon Elizabeth QUAT and (third right) Hon Tony TSE Wai-chuen.