SCOLAR ENGLISH ALLIANCE 2025/26
(KS2 & KS3)

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OBJECTIVES
From reading to e-writing with 21st century skills (KS2)
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Enabling students to use self-regulated reading strategies in the three stages of reading, i.e. before, while and after
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Enabling students to use self-regulated writing strategies in the three stages of writing, i.e. before, while and after
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Connecting students' reading and writing to better facilitate the process of writing
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Enhancing students' reading and writing competence through the use of 21st century skills, including creativity, critical thinking and collaboration
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Providing opportunities for students to develop and experience 21st century skills through the use of e-learning tools and collaborative activities
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Enhancing students' motivation and confidence in English writing
Learning English with drama fun (KS2)
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Providing students with opportunities to use English in real-life situations where English is used together with non-verbal language (e.g. facial expressions, body movements and tone of voice)
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Enhancing the motivation of students in English learning as they will experience learning in a social setting, with different people assuming different roles
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Enabling students to build up their confidence and motivation through purposeful use of the language, for example, offering ideas, stating reasons/opinions, feelings, making decisions and building something of their own
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Providing collaborative drama activities for students to learn with their peers
From reading to collaborative writing with 21st century skills (KS3)
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Enhancing students' confidence and motivation in English reading and writing
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Enabling students to use self-regulated reading and writing strategies as well as e-learning resources/tools during the before, while and after learning stages
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Connecting reading and writing to better improve students' English writing
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Creating opportunities for students to learn 21st century skills (critical thinking, creativity and collaboration) through collaborative learning activities
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Enhancing students' English competence through e-learning resources/tools
EXPECTED NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES
From reading to e-writing with 21st century skills (KS2)
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30 participating schools (30 students + 5 teachers from each school) = 900 students and 150 teachers
Learning English with drama fun (KS2)
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20 participating schools (30 students + 5 teachers from each school) = 600 students and 100 teachers
From reading to collaborative writing with 21st century skills (KS3)
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30 participating schools (30 students + 5 teachers from each school) = 900 students and 150 teachers
ACTIVITIES (E-WRITING IN ACTION)
Briefing session
17 SEP 2025
Professional development workshops (A/B/C)
2,3 & 9 OCT 2025
On-site student sessions
13 OCT 2025 –
30 JAN 2026
Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Time: 2:30 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Zoom
Speakers: Prof. Barry Bai and Project Team
Theme: Enhancing writing competence through self-regulation, 21st century skills and e-learning resources/tools
Dates: Thursday, 2 October 2025 (A)
Friday, 3 October 2025 (B)
Thursday, 9 October 2025 (C)
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Venue: B5 (2 & 9 Oct) & Rm107-108 (3 Oct),
Ho Tim Building, CUHK
Facilitators: Prof. Barry Bai and Project Team
Period: Monday, 13 October 2025
to Friday, 30 January 2026
Venues: 30 participating schools
ACTIVITIES (LEARNING ENGLISH WITH DRAMA FUN)
Briefing session
12 NOV 2025
Professional development workshops (A/B/C)
3,4 & 9 DEC 2025
On-site student sessions
1 FEB 2026 –
30 MAY 2026
Date: Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Time: 2:30 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Zoom
Speakers: Prof Barry Bai and Project Team
Theme: Teaching 21st century English writing with e-learning resources/tools
Dates: Wednesday, 3 December 2025 (A)
Thursday, 4 December 2025 (B)
Tuesday, 9 December 2025 (C)
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Rm107-108, Ho Tim Building, CUHK
Facilitators: Prof Barry Bai and Project Team
Period: Sunday, 1 February 2026
to Saturday, 30 May 2026
Venues: Around 30 participating schools
ACTIVITIES (FROM READING TO COLLABORATIVE WRITING WITH 21ST CENTURY SKILLS (SECONDARY))
Briefing session
3 NOV 2025
Professional development workshops (A/B)
5 & 12 DEC 2025
On-site student sessions
1 DEC 2025 –
30 JAN 2026
Date: Monday, 3 November 2025
Time: 2:30 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Zoom
Speakers: Prof Barry Bai and Project Team
Dates: Friday, 5 December 2025 (A)
Friday, 12 December 2025 (B)
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Venue: B5, Ho Tim Building, CUHK
Facilitators: Mr. Alex Shung and Project Team
Period: Tuesday, 2 January 2026
to Thursday, 30 April 2026
Venues: Around 20 participating schools
