Once again, NESTA would like to thank all the NET members and non-members who donated to the fundraising 100 km bike challenge in December. All monies raised before 31st January, 2021, were distributed 50% to local charity ImpactHK (a non-profit that provides the homeless in Hong Kong with friendship, food, shelter, education and employment opportunities), and 50% […]
Woo-hoo, smashed it! In the spirit of the festive season (giving and receiving), and in conjunction with NESTA, I completed a charity fundraising bike ride of a 100 kilometres (105 km to be exact) on a folding bike (Tern Verge D9) on (almost) all the cycle paths in the New Territories, taking 6 hours (actual […]
On Friday 20 November, 2020, NESTA met with the EDB. The ranking member was Teresa Chan, Principal Assistant Secretary. As standard practice, NESTA submitted the following agenda topics and questions to the EDB one month prior to the meeting. School Based Management – How is school-based management congruent with top-down directives from the EDB or […]
On Wednesday 4 November, 2020, the NESTA Executive met with LEGCO Panel on Education member the Honorable Michael Tien. We discussed the same issues that NESTA will focus on at the NESTA EDB Liaison later this month. Mr Tien mentioned he was meeting with the Secretary of Education Kevin Yeung soon and will bring up these issues on our […]
NESTA is proud to announce the 2020-21 Primary and Secondary Student Competitions. The primary students are asked to make a poster about COVID and their feelings about the situation. viewtopic.php?f=39&t=8750 Secondary students are asked to design an original Superhero and put it all on a poster. viewtopic.php?f=39&t=8753 The deadline is 12 April, 2021, so get […]
Due to the current group gathering regulations, NESTA has decided to postpone today’s casual social event until the regulations change. Stay safe everyone and hope to see you at a social soon! Social [email protected] | nesta.hk/blog
The first NESTA GM of the academic year was held virtually on Microsoft Teams last Friday 18 September with a range of issues discussed as well as an election to fill vacant Exec positions. Samuel Barbour was acclaimed to the position of Primary Liaison Officer. Thanks to Sam for stepping up to take up this […]
Every year, NESTA is asked to present at the EDB NET induction to help incoming NETs (Native English Teachers) adjust to their new jobs and the Scheme. This year the induction was held online, and NESTA produced a video introducing our activities and encouraging new NETs to join the association. Enjoy!
On Monday 17 August, 2020, NESTA executive members held an emergency meeting with the HKPTU Vice-President and LEGCO Panel on Education Deputy Chairman, Mr Ip Kin Yuen. A wide range of issues were discussed, including: the practice of principals requiring teachers and students to come to school during COVID retirement and contract extensions after 60 […]
On Friday 14 August, 2020, members of the NESTA Executive Committee had an emergency meeting with the Chairperson of LEGCO Panel on Education, Mrs Regina Ip. A wide range of issues were discussed, including: the practice of principals requiring teachers and students to come to school during COVID retirement and contract extensions after 60 medical insurance […]
