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Abode
children should not be denied
the right to education
by Staff Reporter
Recently, mainland children being barred from studying while awaiting
court ruling on their abode cases has aroused the attention of the
society. Rev. Dominic Chan of the Catholic Diocese urged all Catholic
schools to admit these abode children. As a professional teachers'
union, we strongly support this call as all educationalists are duty
bound to provide education for the next generation.
In response to Rev. Chan's appeal, however, the Security Bureau
issued a directive to schools, warning them that if they admit any
of the abode children, they could be committing a crime. But according
to the Legislative Councilor, Margaret Ng and the chairman of the
Bar Association, Leung Kah-kit, schools that defy the government by
admitting abode children cannot be prosecuted.
Immigration Regulations do stipulate that visitors to Hong Kong
have no right to study in schools. But, according to Ms Ng, these
children could not be regarded as visitors, since most of them are
either illegal immigrants or two-way permit holders who have overstayed.
When Cheung Man Kwong and Szeto Wah queried Mrs Fanny Law which criminal
code the schools may infringe if they admit abode children, she was
not able to provide any answer.
In fact, the SAR government is accused of breaching two international
agreements it has signed on children's rights. Human rights activists
say these agreements, including the International Covenant on Economic,
Social and Cultural Rights and the Convention of the Rights of the
Child, recognize a child's right to education regardless of their
legal status. Mr Leung of the Bar Association said, as a signatory
to the Convention, China does not deny the right of children staying
in the country to receive education. The SAR government should, therefore,
also abide by these internationally recognized standards.
Providing education to all children is the duty of all educationists.
Szeto Wah, the chairman of the School Management Board of the Grantham
Alumni School said his school would do its best to admit these children,
some of whom have not had a chance to receive education for up to
four years and cannot afford to wait any more.
Rev. Chan said that for the sake of these children, he would defy
government's policy through civil disobedience. The PTU have high
respect for Rev Chan and urge all educationists to support him. The
PTU will also initiate a signature campaign to support the rights
of these children to receive education.
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Joint statement:
Right for abode children to receive education
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Receiving education is basic human rights.
According to the United Nations' Convention of the Rights
of the Child, all children have the rights to receive education.
By depriving these abode children of their chance to study,
the SAR government has violated their human rights.
Rev. Dominic Chan of the Catholic Diocese
has already sent letters to all Catholic schools and kindergartens
urging them to admit these children. We support his call and
appeal to all schools to do the same.
We protest against the position of the SAR
Government to deprive abode children of their rights to receive
education, which is a breach of international agreement. We
hereby submit this joint statement to demand the government
to grant these children the rights to education.
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Election
of Executive Committee, Supervisory Committee (2002-2004)
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Nomination for the above election is welcome.
For details, please refer to the upcoming Issue No. 429 of
the PTU News.
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The
15th Election of
Member Representatives (2001-2003)
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| All secondary schools, primary
schools, kindergartens, nurseries and special schools must complete
all election procedures and return the ballots to the PTU before
the end of the New Year Holiday.
Election of representatives for tertiary institute members
and principals will be completed on 20 December 2001. Votes
will be counted on 12 January, 2002. Members are welcome to
attend and observe. Interested parties please contact Ms Tai
at 27807337.
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Notice
of change in opening hours
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On 22, 25, 26 December, 2001 and 1 Janurary,
2002, all PTU offices will be closed.
On 25 December, 2001 and 1 Janurary, 2002,Consultation
service in the Rights and Complaints section will be suspended.
On 30, 31 December, 2000, PTU Supermarket
will be closed.
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Ocean Park HONG
KONG
•Tickets available at PTU welfare services
counter.
•Tickets valid from 1 July 2001 to 30 Jun 2002.
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Adult（12 years old or above）
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Child（3-11 years old）
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Original＄165
Discount＄137
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Original＄85
Discount＄71
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* Not include transportation.
“Ocean Park Christmas Sensation”program includes “Winter
Sled and Slide” and “Skating Spectacular”.
“Winter Sled and Slide”is charged at $10 per ride (same for
adult and child). Children under 5 years old are free of charge,
but must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 3 years
old are not allowed to play the ride. Tickets are limited
and are available on-site.
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Place your order at the welfare services
counter.
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Oasis Dehumidifier
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D-75
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14.6公升
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D-125
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22.4公升
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D-165
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27.2公升
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Hitachi Dehumidifier
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RD-1123CF
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9L
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RD-1838CH
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16.2L
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RD-2120E
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19.2L
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Sanyo Dehumidifier
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SDH-AS66 （Gray）
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9L
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SAD-128H（Purple）
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20L
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SDH-A200
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20L
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Sharp Micro-wave Oven
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R-142D
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15L
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R-222E
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24L
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R-882B
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25L
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R-752B
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27L
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R-342D
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34L
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JVC Handy Camera
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GR-DVL610SH
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GR-DVL710A-C
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GR-DVP3SH
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Brandt Washing Machine
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WFU-0811K
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installation included
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WFU-1231K
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installation included
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BT-1098
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installation included
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BR-750M
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installation included
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BR-850M
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installation included
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The price listed at the time of order is final
and is not affected by any subsequent price fluctuation.
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PTU
Supermarket Big Sale
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NJ-141 ＄27.50
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NJ-143 ＄30.50
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NJ-142 ＄48.50
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NJ-139 ＄30.50
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NJ-140 ＄36.50
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NK-3170 Waist Bag $41.50
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NK-3145 WalkmanⅢ $56
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NK-3131 City Runner $78.50
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NK-948 Security Neck Wallet〡 $30
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NK-3172
$42.50
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