REFERENCE MATERIALS
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CL= Circular Letter
EDBC = Education Bureau Circular
EDBCM = Education Bureau Circular Memorandum
Schools may view the contents of the circulars via the EDB Homepage at
http://www.edb.gov.hk/index.aspx?nodeid=73&langno=1
   
Part I Introduction
       
Part II Grant of Aid
  EDBC 43/99 Fund Raising Activities in Schools
  Recurrent Grants
  EDBC 9/97 Conditions for Granting Paid Study leave to Principals and Teachers in aided Schools
  EDBC 45/99 Severance Payment and Long Service Payment
  EDBC 31/2001 Staff Injured on Duty
  EDBC 4/2003 Refund of Rates and Government Rent
  EDBC 7/2003 Payment of Salaries Grant for Non-teaching Staff in Aided Schools
CL dated 19.10.1999 Implementation of Complementary Studies in Practical Schools and Skills Opportunity Schools
  Non-Recurrent & Capital Grants
       
  EDBC 57/99 Streamlined Arrangement on Processing Emergency Repairs
  EDBC 5/2000A Subsidies for Air-conditioning Facilities in the Preparation Rooms of Laboratories
  EDBC 8/2003 Payment of Non-recurrent Furniture and Equipment Subsidy to Aided Schools
  EDBC 30/2003 Block Insurance Policy for Public Liability, Employee's Compensation and Group Personal Accident 2003/2004 and 2004/2005 School Years
Part III Administration of Aided Schools
  EDBC 35/93 Grant/Subsidized Schools Provident Fund
  EDBC 101/95 Inspection and Maintenance of Buried Drainage and Water Services Affecting Slopes
  EDBC 31/96 Government's Smoke-free Workplace Policy
  EDBC 67/96 Health Problems of Pupils
  EDBC 174/96 Measures to be Taken in Case of Incidents Involving Odours of Gas Including those from Unknown Sources
  EDBC 48/97 Medical Examination and Health Condition of Staff
  EDBC 56/97 Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, Cap. 486
  EDBC 58/97 Infectious Diseases
  EDBC 64/97 Searching Children and Their Belongings at School
  EDBC 87/97 Expulsion and Suspension of Pupils
  EDBC 93/97 Eyecare
  EDBC 1/98 Control of Chemical Wastes in Secondary Schools
  EDBC 3/98 Air Pollution Index
  EDBC 8/98 Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance and Occupational Safety and Health Regulation
  EDBC 25/98 Administrative Procedures for Safety of Schools in the Vicinity of Slopes
  EDBC 1/99 Flag Days
  EDBC 47/99 Resignation and Retirement of Staff on the Salaries Grant Payroll
  EDBC 51/99 Change of Room Use Without Structural Alterations
  EDBC 59/99 Admission of Newly Arrived Children from Mainland to Schools
  EDBC 26/2000 Grant Schools Provident Fund(Amendment) Rules 2000, Subsidized Schools Provident Fund(Amendment) Rules 2000
  EDBC 1/2000B Safety Precautions in School Swimming Galas, Lessons and Training
  EDBC 3/2000B Safety Precautions in the Teaching of Home Economics in Secondary Schools
  EDBC 4/2000B Safety Precautions in School Athletic Meets, Lessons and Training
  EDBC 5/2000B Protecting Hong Kong Countryside from Fire and Litter Damages
  EDBC 1/2001 Fire Safety Talks/Seminars
  EDBC 2/2001C Guidance Notes for the Arrangement of School Visits to Historic Monuments and Archaeological Sites in Hong Kong
  EDBC 4/2001 Safety Precautions in School Games Day
  EDBC 14/2001 Commencement of the Code of Practice on Education
  EDBC 25/2001 Entry of Non-local Children and Children Holding a Form of Recognizance to Schools in Hong Kong
  EDBC 3/2002 Safety Measures in Demolition Works at School Premises
  EDBC 32/2003 Certificate of Principalship
  EDBC 36/2002 Revised Procedures for Teacher Registration
  EDBC 1/2003 Employment of Children Regulations
  EDBC 2/2003 The Choice of Bank Counterparties in the Investment of Public Assets
  EDBC 6/2003 Use of Autopay Services for Payments and Collections
  EDBC 14/2003 Acceptance of Advantages and Donations by Schools and Their Staff
  EDBC 15/2003 Tropical Cyclones and Heavy Persistent Rain Arrangements for Kindergartens and Day Schools
  EDBC 23/2003 Enhancing School Development and Accountability through School Self-evaluation and External School Review
  EDBC 24/2003 Guidelines on Reducing the Weight of School Bags
  EDBC 25/2003 Guidelines on Study Tour Outside HKSAR
  EDBC 29/2003 Maximum Holding of Petty Cash
  EDBC 31/2003 Enforcement of Universal Basic Education
  EDBC 32/2003 Certificate of Principalship
  EDBC 33/2003 The Principle of Equal Opportunities
  EDBC 11/2004 Meal Arrangements in Schools and Control of Licensed Food Factories Supplying Lunch Boxes
  EDBC 15/2004 Hire of Accommodation in Aided Schools
  EDBCM 180/2003 Guidelines for Ensuring Safety of Pupils on School Transport Vehicles
  EDBCM 199/2003 Keeping School Premises Hygienic and Healthy
  EDBCM 221/2003 New Licence Agreement on Copying Printed Copyright Materials
  EDBCM 341/2003 Impact of 2004/2005 Civil Service Pay Adjustment on Aided Schools
  EDBCM 80/2004 Guidelines and Information Materials on Job Safety and Employment for Young Students Taking up Summer Jobs
  EDBCM 118/2004 Letter of Appointment (for Teachers in Aided Schools)
  EDBCM 183/2004 Guidelines for Ensuring Proper Provision of Student Transport Services and Safety of Students on School Transport Vehicles
  EDBCM 185/2004 Children Holding Smart Identity Card and Travel Document with New Immigration Endorsement for Entry to Schools in Hong Kong
  CL dated 18.4.2000 Outdoor Curricular Activities
       
  Appendices
  CM 384/2000 Qualification Leading to the Award of Special Education Allowance for Teachers of Special Education Settings
  EDBC 35/93 Grant/Subsidized Schools Provident Fund
  EDBC 15/94 Duties of Principal Assistant Master/Mistress
  EDBC 48/97 Medical Examination and Health Condition of Staff
  EDBC 41/98 Non-Local Qualifications for Appointment to Graduate Teaching Posts
  EDBC 11/2000 Streamlined Procedure for Payment of Fringe Benefits for Teachers Employed under the Enhanced Native-speaking English Teacher Scheme
  EDBC 25/2000 Extension of Service of Teachers Employed under the Enhanced Native-Speaking English Teacher Scheme
  EDBC 26/2000 Grant Schools Provident Fund(Amendment) Rules 2000, Subsidized Schools Provident Fund(Amendment) Rules 2000
  EDBC 32/2001 Fire Services Installation and Equipment
  EDBC 13/2003 Fundamental Principles for Conducting Trading Operations in Schools in Receipt of Public Funds
  EDBC 3/2004 Education (Miscellaneous Amendments) Ordinance 2004 -
Amendments to the Education Ordinance, Education Regulations and Post Secondary Colleges Ordinance
  EDBC 4/2004 Notes on Selection of Textbooks and Learning Materials for Use in Schools
  EDBC 6/2004 Enhanced Native-speaking English Teacher (NET) Scheme in Secondary Schools - Letter of Appointment
  EDBCM 336/2003

Revised Daily Rates of Pay for Supply Teachers and Supply Staff

  EDBCM 54/2004 Implementation of Recommendations of Standing Committee on Language Education and Research on Language Teacher Education and Qualifications
  EDBCM 56/2004 Enhanced Native-speaking English Teacher (NET) Scheme in Secondary Schools - Appointment and Re-appointment of NETs for 2004/05 School Year
  EDBCM 106/2004

(1) Schools to select textbooks as soon as possible
(2) Points to note in printing school textbook lists
(3) Publication information of textbooks for the new school year on the Internet