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===Community Weather Information Network wins Royal Meteorological Society award===
===Community Weather Information Network wins Royal Meteorological Society award===
The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) has been given the prestigious 2010 Vaisala Award for Weather Observing and Instrumentation by the Royal    Meteorological Society (RMetS) for the Community Weather Information Network (Co-WIN). In its citation for the award, the RMetS highlighted Co-WIN's success in enabling people of all ages, in particular schoolchildren, to  appreciate the elements through hands-on activities in running weather  stations. Apart from weather-data sharing, Co-WIN also provides a platform for the exchange of observational experiences and for the organisation of related educational  activities. The RMetS also recognised Co-WIN's achievement in demonstrating how groups can work together to deliver high-quality  community education on weather and climate for the benefit of all.
The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) has been given the prestigious 2010 Vaisala Award for Weather Observing and Instrumentation by the Royal    Meteorological Society (RMetS) for the Community Weather Information Network (Co-WIN). In its citation for the award, the RMetS highlighted Co-WIN's success in enabling people of all ages, in particular schoolchildren, to  appreciate the elements through hands-on activities in running weather  stations. Apart from weather-data sharing, Co-WIN also provides a platform for the exchange of observational experiences and for the organisation of related educational  activities. The RMetS also recognised Co-WIN's achievement in demonstrating how groups can work together to deliver high-quality  community education on weather and climate for the benefit of all.
The press release can be found at the following link :  http://www.weather.gov.hk/press/D4/2011/pre20110630e.htm.
The press release can be found at the following link :  http://www.weather.gov.hk/press/D4/2011/pre20110630e.htm.
Homepage of the Royal Meteorological Society : http://www.rmets.org/index.php
Homepage of the Royal Meteorological Society : http://www.rmets.org/index.php


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===國際教育論壇與博覽（IEFE）===
===國際教育論壇與博覽（IEFE）===
在全球一體化、資訊科技的進步及知識型經濟的發展為世界帶來了前所未有的改變。為了使年青一代能夠應付這些挑戰，政府自二零零九年九月起推行新學制，以促進學生的全人發展及鼓勵他們終身學習，使能力、興趣及性向不同的學生能夠發揮潛能、盡展所長。
在全球一體化、資訊科技的進步及知識型經濟的發展為世界帶來了前所未有的改變。為了使年青一代能夠應付這些挑戰，政府自二零零九年九月起推行新學制，以促進學生的全人發展及鼓勵他們終身學習，使能力、興趣及性向不同的學生能夠發揮潛能、盡展所長。
有鑑於此，教育局於二零一一年七月十四至十六日舉辦為期三天的國際教育論壇與博覽，以期在人力資源發展上取得共識，並為二十一世紀的教育改革凝聚動力。
有鑑於此，教育局於二零一一年七月十四至十六日舉辦為期三天的國際教育論壇與博覽，以期在人力資源發展上取得共識，並為二十一世紀的教育改革凝聚動力。
有關詳情及細節，請瀏覽以下網址: https://cd.edb.gov.hk/IEFE/TC/index.asp
有關詳情及細節，請瀏覽以下網址: https://cd.edb.gov.hk/IEFE/TC/index.asp




===General Education Lectures on Aviation Weather===
===General Education Lectures on Aviation Weather===
 
To promote knowledge on aviation meteorology, the Hong Kong Observatory  will organise "General Education Lectures on  Aviation Weather" in the  Lecture Hall of Hong Kong Science Museum on 13 July 2011 (Wednesday).  The lectures will cover weather observation and  measurement, weather  hazards to aviation, how to interpret aviation  weather reports and  forecasts, as well as the aviation weather services  provided by the  Hong Kong Observatory.  The guest speakers will share their flying  experience in Hong Kong and cross-country as well as use of weather  information in flight planning. For more details, please visit  http://www.weather.gov.hk/whatsnew/a3/gelaw20110623e.htm.
To   promote knowledge on aviation meteorology, the Hong Kong Observatory  will organise "General Education Lectures on  Aviation Weather" in the  Lecture Hall of Hong Kong Science Museum on 13 July 2011 (Wednesday).  The lectures will cover weather observation and  measurement, weather  hazards to aviation, how to interpret aviation  weather reports and  forecasts, as well as the aviation weather services  provided by the  Hong Kong Observatory.  The guest speakers will share their flying  experience in Hong Kong and cross-country as well as use of weather  information in flight planning. For more details, please visit  http://www.weather.gov.hk/whatsnew/a3/gelaw20110623e.htm.




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===Liberal studies News 8 June  2011===
===Liberal studies News===
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===國際教育論壇與博覽（IEFE）===
 
在全球一體化、資訊科技的進步及知識型經濟的發展為世界帶來了前所未有的改變。為了使年青一代能夠應付這些挑戰，政府自二零零九年九月起推行新學制，以促進學生的全人發展及鼓勵他們終身學習，使能力、興趣及性向不同的學生能夠發揮潛能、盡展所長。
 
有鑑於此，教育局於二零一一年七月十四至十六日舉辦為期三天的國際教育論壇與博覽，以期在人力資源發展上取得共識，並為二十一世紀的教育改革凝聚動力。
 
有關詳情及細節，請瀏覽以下網址: https://cd.edb.gov.hk/IEFE/TC/index.asp
 
 
 
===Community Weather Information Network wins Royal Meteorological Society award===
 
The  Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) has been given the prestigious 2010  Vaisala Award for Weather Observing and Instrumentation by the Royal  Meteorological Society (RMetS) for the Community Weather Information  Network (Co-WIN).In its citation for the award, the RMetS highlighted  Co-WIN's success in  enabling people of all ages, in particular  schoolchildren, to  appreciate the elements through hands-on activities  in running weather  stations. Apart from weather-data sharing, Co-WIN  also provides a  platform for the exchange of observational experiences  and for the  organisation of related educational activities. The RMetS  also  recognised Co-WIN's achievement in demonstrating how groups can  work  together to deliver high-quality community education on weather  and  climate for the benefit of all.
 
 
The press release can be found at the following link :  http://www.weather.gov.hk/press/D4/2011/pre20110630e.htm.
 
Homepage of the Royal Meteorological Society : http://www.rmets.org/index.php
 
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===General Education Lectures on Aviation Weather===
 
To  promote knowledge on aviation meteorology, the Hong Kong Observatory  will organise "General Education Lectures on  Aviation Weather" in the  Lecture Hall of Hong Kong Science Museum on 13 July 2011 (Wednesday).  The lectures will cover weather observation and  measurement, weather  hazards to aviation, how to interpret aviation  weather reports and  forecasts, as well as the aviation weather services  provided by the  Hong Kong Observatory.  The guest speakers will share their flying  experience in Hong Kong and cross-country as well as use of weather  information in flight planning. For more details, please visit  http://www.weather.gov.hk/whatsnew/a3/gelaw20110623e.htm.<br  /><br />
 
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My  Little Observatory website provides many weather related knowledge  and  information as well as some interactive games. Children and other  interested parties are welcome to visit the site at  http://kids.weather.gov.hk/.
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Community  Weather  Information Network won the Certificate of Merit of the Best  Collaboration (Service) category in the Information and Communication  Technology (ICT) awards of Hong Kong to recognise the excellent  achievements and contribution in provision of weather information  services through outstanding collaboration. The award was supported by  Office of the Government Chief Information Officer. It fully relies on  your active participation and support.
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Revision as of 09:55, 28 July 2011

Community Weather Information Network wins Royal Meteorological Society award

The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) has been given the prestigious 2010 Vaisala Award for Weather Observing and Instrumentation by the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) for the Community Weather Information Network (Co-WIN). In its citation for the award, the RMetS highlighted Co-WIN's success in enabling people of all ages, in particular schoolchildren, to appreciate the elements through hands-on activities in running weather stations. Apart from weather-data sharing, Co-WIN also provides a platform for the exchange of observational experiences and for the organisation of related educational activities. The RMetS also recognised Co-WIN's achievement in demonstrating how groups can work together to deliver high-quality community education on weather and climate for the benefit of all. The press release can be found at the following link : http://www.weather.gov.hk/press/D4/2011/pre20110630e.htm. Homepage of the Royal Meteorological Society : http://www.rmets.org/index.php


Hong Kong Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Awards 2011

Cert of Merit transparent 200x138.png

Community Weather Information Network won the Certificate of Merit of the Best Collaboration (Service) category in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) awards of Hong Kong to recognise the excellent achievements and contribution in provision of weather information services through outstanding collaboration. The award was supported by Office of the Government Chief Information Officer. It fully relies on your active participation and support.


國際教育論壇與博覽（IEFE）

在全球一體化、資訊科技的進步及知識型經濟的發展為世界帶來了前所未有的改變。為了使年青一代能夠應付這些挑戰，政府自二零零九年九月起推行新學制，以促進學生的全人發展及鼓勵他們終身學習，使能力、興趣及性向不同的學生能夠發揮潛能、盡展所長。 有鑑於此，教育局於二零一一年七月十四至十六日舉辦為期三天的國際教育論壇與博覽，以期在人力資源發展上取得共識，並為二十一世紀的教育改革凝聚動力。 有關詳情及細節，請瀏覽以下網址: https://cd.edb.gov.hk/IEFE/TC/index.asp


General Education Lectures on Aviation Weather

To promote knowledge on aviation meteorology, the Hong Kong Observatory will organise "General Education Lectures on Aviation Weather" in the Lecture Hall of Hong Kong Science Museum on 13 July 2011 (Wednesday). The lectures will cover weather observation and measurement, weather hazards to aviation, how to interpret aviation weather reports and forecasts, as well as the aviation weather services provided by the Hong Kong Observatory. The guest speakers will share their flying experience in Hong Kong and cross-country as well as use of weather information in flight planning. For more details, please visit http://www.weather.gov.hk/whatsnew/a3/gelaw20110623e.htm.


My Little Observatory

Littleobservatory.jpg

My Little Observatory website provides many weather related knowledge and information as well as some interactive games. Children and other interested parties are welcome to visit the site at http://kids.weather.gov.hk/.


Liberal studies News

Liberal studies News 8 June 2011

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