Students Put Forward Education and Housing Proposals
A group of secondary students recently visited the office of Macao’s Chief Executive, Ho Iat Seng, to submit an Education and Housing Policy Recommendation Report, along with a letter of appreciation and a painting for Mr. Ho. The students are part of the school’s Personal Development and Policy Investigation Group, which investigates local policies, makes recommendations, and takes action to make society a better place.
Among the reports, the Education Curriculum proposes that students from kindergarten to grade 12 be educated on a series of topics including 1) Understanding the relationship of the individual with their family, society, country and the world. 2) Developing personal success paths according to the student’s strengths and talents and 3) Making effective career choices, becoming ethical professionals and contributing to society.
"Investments in education may be small, but they can bring about profound and magnificent impacts." says grade 12 student Sariputra Tong (Tong Ho Laam), the group’s founder.
Additionally, the Housing Policy Recommendation proposes a definition of the sandwich class which considers the following four principles: 1) Promoting social mobility of the people 2) Protecting the wealth and purchasing power of Macao citizens 3) Sharing Macao's economic prosperity with the local community and 4) Encouraging people to live with their extended families, caring for the old and supporting the young. This would allow for a mutually beneficial living arrangement.
The Personal Development and Policy Investigation Group also encourages the personal growth of its team members and promotes attributes such as virtue, respect, sincerity, and humility. To help team members define their societal role, students do voluntary tutoring as well as conduct street surveys to understand Macao society.
澳門國際學校學生「個人發展及政策研究」小組近日前往澳門行政長官賀一誠辦公室，向澳門特首遞交了一份關於教育及房屋政策的建議報告，並送上一封感謝信及一幅畫作。「個人發展及政策研究」學生小組負責調查當地的政策，提出建議並採取行動，旨在讓社會變得更美好。
學生組織向行政長官賀一誠遞交的報告中，建議幼兒教育一年級至高中三年級學生接受一系列的主題教育，當中主題包話：1）理解個人與家庭、社會、國家以及世界的關係；2）跟據學生長處及才能，發展個人專長；3）作出正確的職業選擇，成為有道德的專業人士，貢獻社會。
高中三年級學生、「個人發展及政策研究」小組創辦人唐可嵐（Sariputra Tong）表示：「投放在教育上的資源可能只需要很少，但卻能帶出深遠而偉大的影響。」
除了教育話題之外，「住屋政策建議」提出了夾心階段的定義，並考慮了以下四個原則：1）提供上流力機會；2）保障澳門居民的財富及購買能力；3）與當地社區分享澳門的經濟繁榮；4）鼓勵人們與家人同住、照顧老人、支持年輕一輩。這樣雙方都會有互惠互利的居住安排。
「個人發展及政策研究」小組同時鼓勵小組成員的個人成長，促進諸如美德、尊重、真誠及謙遜等品性，協助小組成員認清自身的社會角色，進行自願性的輔導及街道調查，以了解澳門社區。
圖片說明：澳門國際學校學生「個人發展及政策研究」小組遞交建議報告。
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