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Promoting sportsmanship through team sports is another mission of the
programme. This year, the Inter-district Basketball Tournament saw young
players demonstrating better basketball skills and cooperation as a result of
regular training.
Sharing by Distinguished Athlete
The Group understands the importance of recognition and encouragement
to the students. The New World Springboard Annual Party 2014 was held to
gather students, parents, mentors and representatives of partnering NGOs
to review past events and to commend outstanding students. Distinguished
athlete So Wa-wai was invited to inspire students with his own story of rising
above disability with perseverance. Students who achieved 100% attendance
during the year were awarded certificates of merit and enjoyed a dinner buffet
with their parents at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Building Bonds Between Mentors and Mentees
Launched in 2013, the New World Springboard Mentorship Programme is
an integral part of the programme. To further enhance the programme, “Star
Mentors” have been introduced in early 2014 to offer students one-on-one
coaching to help them build a bright future. The programme enhances mutual
trust between mentors and mentees through regular and innovative activities,
providing them with chances to interact and communicate.
Supporting Parents
Established in mid-2014, the Parent Club provides support for members by
assisting them to instill a positive attitude in their children and encouraging
them to embrace challenges at different stages. By organising various activities
including educational seminars, movie appreciation and other parent-child
activities during the year, the Parent Club provides members with parenting
tips to foster children’s all-round development.
Extending Support to a Wider Community
The Group began to collaborate with the Hong Kong Golf and Tennis Academy
Foundation (HKGTA Foundation) in 2015 to provide long-term, free golf
and tennis training to more than 40 under-resourced students from the Sai
Kung District. The programme extends support to a wider community, while
discovering more young athletes for Hong Kong. Conducted by overseas
coaches, the professional training classes have already commenced in April
2015.
Young Volunteers for Society
The New World Springboard Community Ambassador Programme has been
launched in February 2015 to promote a caring spirit among students and
mentors through various community services for under-resourced districts,
such as home visits.
