Education Bureau
Coverage of Education Bureau in the Nexus archive.
- Rainstorm signal lowered from red to amber, while morning and full-day schools suspended
The Hong Kong Observatory downgraded the rainstorm warning signal from red to amber, leading the Education Bureau to suspend classes at all morning and full-day schools. Heavy showers and thunderstorms, influenced by an active southwesterly airstream, were expected to persist over the Pearl River Delta.
- Hong Kong international, private school enrolment grows amid drop in student numbers
Enrolment at Hong Kong’s international and private schools increased for the third consecutive year since the 2022 government talent scheme, despite a decline in the city’s overall student population. Kindergartens and local public primary schools experienced significant closures, with 30 preschools shutting down or closing this academic year.
- Boy, 16, in a critical condition after fall through school classroom window
A 16-year-old boy is in critical condition with a suspected brain haemorrhage after being knocked from behind by a classmate while climbing through a classroom window. The Education Bureau expressed concern, and the school is providing support. Police are involved in the investigation.
- Suicide risk and the danger of Hong Kong’s children not feeling loved
Hong Kong's primary and secondary school students have experienced 32, 28, and 31 suspected suicide cases over three academic years (2023-2025). Despite government efforts including a three-tier emergency mechanism, resources, and public awareness campaigns, the numbers remain unchanged.
- School activates crisis team after boy dies from heatstroke on weekend run
A Hong Kong school activated its crisis management team to provide counseling support after an 11-year-old student died from heatstroke during a weekend training run. The incident occurred at Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground, and the school's leaders are set to meet education officials.
- Education Bureau to deny pay rise to worker after SMS blunder over school places
Hong Kong authorities penalized an Education Bureau staff member for a Primary One admission allocation error caused by human error. The officer will be denied a pay rise and transferred to other roles after parents received SMS notifications about school placements a day early.
- Errors in early primary school allocation messages spark confusion among Hong Kong parents
Hong Kong parents received premature SMS notifications about their children’s primary school allocations with incorrect calendar years, causing confusion. The Education Bureau’s hotline was overwhelmed as parents sought clarification, and the bureau stated it needed time to investigate the issue.