On 6 February 2026, the Department of Health and Physical Education (HPE) hosted a Tea Reception to foster meaningful collaborations and knowledge exchange between the Department and valued partners in internship and Field Experience. The event provided an excellent platform for all parties to share insights and collectively explore innovative approaches for nurturing the next generation of educational professionals.
 
More than 50 principals and teachers from local primary and secondary schools, along with representatives from internship partner organizations, enthusiastically discussed strategies to provide high-quality internships and experiential experiences to students. With active participation of the partners, valuable insights and tips were shared with students, aiming to cultivate caring students and future educators with outstanding professional qualities, thereby contributing to the sustainable development of Hong Kong and the international community.
 
The Department is also honored to have two long-standing partners, member of Sha Tin District Council and graduates of Bachelor of Health Education (Honours), Mr. Yeung Ying Hon, and awardee of the Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence (Physical Education Key Learning Area), Mr. Lai Ho Ki, to share their unique experiences on internships. The two drawn on their personal experiences to analyze the challenges and opportunities on the path of internship and shared how community leaders can inspire the younger generation.