Spend money to learn about money

To provide financial education for primary school students, the Hong Kong Jockey Club's Charities Trust has created and funded The Hong Kong Jockey Club Financial Education Programme with an approved donation of over HK$119 million, which launched yesterday.

Targeting upper primary pupils, the pioneering programme is built around three key elements designed to create a lasting impact on students, teachers and parents.

First is "Empowerment through financial education," offering an age-appropriate and culturally relevant curriculum, developed with reference to research findings from the University of Chicago Financial Education Initiative and Hong Kong Financial Competency Framework.

Second is "Collaborative and holistic approach," which aims to enhance teachers' skills and empower them to design impactful financial education lessons.

Third is "A unique response to educational needs," enhancing existing financial education by providing practical financial knowledge, skills and understanding.