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Buddhist Chung Wah Kornhill Primary School: Career Planning – Navigating the Future, Unleashing Every Child's Potential

1. Career Planning: More Than a Career Choice, It’s the Foundation for Holistic Development

In the rapidly changing 21st century, we believe that education should go beyond textbooks and focus on helping children understand themselves and develop the ability to connect with their future.

What is Career Planning for Primary School Students?
Career planning is not about asking children to make early career decisions. Instead, it is an ongoing process of self-exploration and skill-building. Through our curriculum and activities, we aim to help students:

Self-Awareness and Development: Understand their own interests, personalities, and strengths.
Education/Career Exploration: Break through gender and societal biases to broaden their horizons.
Educational Planning and Management: Cultivate resilience in facing challenges and prepare for secondary education and future life.

2. Kornhill's Unique Approach: Actively Introducing External Resources to Develop the "Hands-On Experience" Education Blueprint

Buddhist Chung Wah Kornhill Primary School actively collaborates with external professional organizations such as The Education University of Hong Kong, Jockey Club CLAP@JC, and Hong Kong Christian Service, transforming societal resources into learning opportunities for our students.

We go beyond merely discussing careers in the classroom—our approach takes students outside the campus, allowing them to directly explore the limitless possibilities of their future through real-world experiences.

1. Core Strategy: VASK Competency Transfer Model

Through a variety of experiential activities, we help children develop four key dimensions that will benefit them throughout their lives:

V (Values): Foster proper work ethics and a sense of social responsibility.
A (Attitudes): Cultivate positivity, attentiveness, and the courage to face setbacks.
S (Skills): Strengthen communication, teamwork, and innovative thinking.
K (Knowledge): Gain an understanding of the practical operations and logic of different industries.

2. Four Stages of Career Planning: A Gradual Path to Growth

We have designed a systematic development process for students, ensuring that they receive the most suitable guidance at every stage:

Stage	Theme	Key Activities
Inspiration Phase	Building Awareness of Exploration	CLAP@JC Explorer Program, VR Job Simulation Experience
Awareness Phase	Deepening Self-Understanding	School-based growth curriculum, self-interest and personality analysis
Experience Phase	Practical Workplace Exposure	Hands-on experiences in fields such as traditional Chinese medicine, e-sports, dog training, and logistics live streaming
Management Phase	Dream Planning and Secondary School Preparation	Interviewing parents about their work, writing a personal "Dream Plan" document

3. Highlights of Exciting Activities: Real Experiences That Move Hearts

We firmly believe that "real-life experiences" speak louder than words. At Kornhill, our students enjoy more opportunities to "test and try," as well as valuable "success" experiences:

Cross-Industry Workplace Experiences
From visiting the traditional Jockey Club Lau Wei Chinese Medicine Garden to engaging in cutting-edge e-sports industry exploration; from delicate floral design to the teamwork required in running a hotpot restaurant, students learn through practice. They come to understand that every career relies on the support of the VASK (Values, Attitudes, Skills, Knowledge) framework.
VR Technology Exploration
Through virtual reality technology, students immerse themselves in exploring various industries such as fashion, healthcare, and aviation, sparking their motivation to learn.
Living Library
Professionals from various fields are invited to school to share their career journeys, giving students a chance to hear real-life stories from the workplace.

4. A Message to Parents: Together, We Shape Your Child’s Future

Career planning is the result of collaboration among families, schools, and the community. At Kornhill, we not only provide the stage for our students but also organize parent seminars to help you stay informed about the latest trends in education and career development.

Our Promise:
Through diverse connections with external resources and a solid school-based curriculum, Kornhill students will not passively learn but actively and confidently plan their life paths.

"Career planning at Kornhill equips children earlier, giving them a head start on the path to future success."