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Visit our Online Exhibition for Secondary School Service-Learning or Community Service Project here.

This year, we have a total 19 exhibits from 14 secondary schools. The exhibits are uploaded to our virtual interactive platform, so that you interact with others with your avatar while viewing the excellent works of these participating schools. You can also learn more about PolyU service-learning at this virtual world.

Here’re steps to start navigate around the virtual world here

 

Got a project that you are proud of? We invite all secondary schools to join our online exhibition and showcase your excellent work in academic Service-Learning (SL) and/or voluntary community services.

2023 poster updated 

On our online platform, you can present your project to local and international peers and partners. Our online exhibition will last for 6 months starting from December 2023 to May 2024.

Three Awards (Gold, Silver and Bronze) for Outstanding SL Projects and community service projects will be selected, and cash prizes of HK$10,000, HK$8,000, and HK$5,000 and trophies will be given to the schools as a token of recognition. Certificates will also be issued to all awarded and shortlisted team members as recognition.

Timeline: 

1 April – 22 September 2023 

Call for applications 

Before October 2023

Announce shortlisted results  

Before 31 October 2023 

Shortlisted teams submit exhibit materials 

November 2023

Announce awarded teams

December 2023 – May 2024

Online exhibition

 

Eligibility: 

We invite submissions presenting SL projects and/or other community service projects with secondary school students: 

  1. Service-Learning projects or community service projects:

All curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular projects completed in the past 5 years will be eligible. 

  1. Products for serving the community:

Products which have been used or will be used to serve people in need or the community at large.  

  1. Virtual community engagement or SL proposals:

Proposals on innovative virtual community engagement or SL initiatives, especially for those aiming to address the problems caused by the COVID-19.  

 * Projects or products which are awarded in any competitions will be considered. However, declaration must be made, and copyright release must be obtained from the copyright holder for publicizing in the event.  

Presentation Format: 

E-poster
(text and/or graphics) 

Details of the poster and video requirements (e.g., dimensions, required contents, formats) will be sent with the announcement of shortlisted results. 

Video
(narrated PowerPoint presentation or movie) 

* Each project can only be presented in one format.

Language: 

English. Applications in Chinese with an English abstract will also be considered.

Selection Criteria: 

Any application with a service project/product/proposal meeting one or more of the followings will be selected: 

  • It demonstrates a tangible/sustainable impact or potential on improving people’s quality of life or making positive change to the community. 
  • It demonstrates a substantial impact/potential on developing SL learners’ citizenship. 
  • It is innovative in nature and can be transferred, adapted, replicated in other places. 
  • It provides some insights or good practices in executing quality SL projects. 

Please submit your application here. We look forward to having you in our online exhibition. Thank you.