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Study Trip to GBA Fosters Professional Exchange Between Teachers from Hong Kong and Guangzhou
Study Trip to GBA fosters Professional Exchange Between Teachers from Hong Kong and Guangzhou

In mid-December 2025, JC CoolScience organised a two-day science study trip to Guangzhou, bringing together more than 60 teachers from Hong Kong....

JC CoolScience Second Cohort Advanced Teachers Attended Professional Development Trip in Beijing
JC CoolScience Second Cohort Advanced Teachers Attended Professional Development Trip in Beijing

In late November 2025, the second cohort of advanced teachers embarked on a professional training journey to Beijing, joining a programme organised by Beijing Normal University....

JC CoolScience Project Launch Ceremony
JC CoolScience Project Launch Ceremony

A launch ceremony for the JC CoolScienceproject,created and funded by the Trust, took place on 16 October, with officiating guests including May Chan, Permanent Secretary for Education of the HKSAR Government; and Ann Kung, Steward of The Hong Kong Jockey Club....

Science Expert Sharing Series (2) : Professor Stephanie Ma
Science Expert Sharing Series (2) : Professor Stephanie Ma

In August 2025, the project invited Professor Stephanie Ma from the University of Hong Kong to share insights on genetic testing, cancer immunotherapy, and mRNA vaccine technology. The session introduced primary teachers to recent developments in biomedical sciences and encouraged inquiry-based teaching to spark curiosity and engagement among students.......

Science Expert Sharing Series (1) : Associate Professor Sun Baoling
Science Expert Sharing Series (1) : Associate Professor Sun Baoling

In July 2025, the project invited Associate Professor Sun Baoling from Tianjin Normal University to deliver a seminar for 150 primary science teachers, sharing assessment practices that enhance science learning. The session supported teachers in integrating inquiry-based learning with effective assessment strategies to improve teaching outcomes and student engagement.......

Community of Practice: Inter-school Knowledge Exchange
Community of Practice: Inter-school Knowledge Exchange

In June 2025, Advanced Teachers visited Baptist (Sha Tin Wai) Lui Ming Choi Primary School to exchange science teaching practices and explore the school’s astronomy facilities, promoting the integration of inquiry-based learning in science education.......

JC CoolScience First Cohort of Advanced Teachers' Professional Development Trip to USA
JC CoolScience First Cohort of Advanced Teachers' Professional Development Trip to USA

In May 2025, the first cohort of Advanced Teachers visited Washington, D.C. for a professional exchange facilitated by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. They explored inquiry-based learning pedagogy and visited leading science education institutions and schools to gain practical insights.......

JC CoolScience, Beijing Normal University, Smithsonian Science Education Centre, The Education University of Hong Kong,  inquiry-based learning
Curriculum Enrichment Adaptation for Primary Science and Teacher Professional Development

The project collaborates with Beijing Normal University and the Smithsonian Science Education Center to provide inquiry-based teaching and learning resources. As the project's strategic partner, the Education University of Hong Kong works closely with both collaborating organisations to adapt the materials to align with Hong Kong’s primary science curriculum....

JC CoolScience Carnival 2025
JC CoolScience Carnival 2025: Igniting Science Interest through Inquiry-Based Learning

The JC CoolScience Carnival 2025 took place from July 4 to 6, drawing over 12,000 participants. Designed by the renowned UK science communication team, The Royal Institution, the event featured science theatre shows, family science workshops, and interactive booths that promoted inquiry-based learning and ignited students’ curiosity in science......

JC CoolScience Carnival 2025 - Blast Off with Science
"JC CoolScience Carnival 2025 - Blast Off with Science" - Open for Enrolment Now!

We will launch "JC CoolScience - Blast Off With Science ", a science engagement event open to the public, this summer at the Hong Kong Science Museum, designed to spark students’ curiosity and wonder about science and the world through a variety of interactive science activities....