Money Masters in the Making: Congrats to our Workshop Little Graduates!
理財大師成長之路：恭喜我們的理財工作坊小小畢業生！
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Date: 22 June 2024 (Saturday)
Honours Academy x BGCA: Life Financial Explorers ─ Pre-teens Financial Literacy Workshop 2024
On 22 June 2024, the Honours Academy (HA) hosted a community service event in collaboration with The Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong’s Community Creativity Learning Centre (BGCA CCLC). Entitled “Life Financial Explorers ─ Pre-teens Financial Literacy Workshop 2024”, the event catered to 15 external school students and children of HSUHK colleagues, ranging from primary two to secondary one levels.
Since our partnership with this NGO began in 2022, our workshop series has consistently achieved remarkable success. This year, HA students crafted an event like no other, designed to empower primary school students with essential financial literacy skills through a unique blend of booth games, engaging mini-lectures, and interactive board games, all designed and executed by our HA students.
Building on the success of the HA-designed financial-decision board games since 2023, this year’s event saw a fantastic evolution, incorporating a range of engaging activities designed to challenge and stimulate young participants before diving into the upgraded board game experience.
Participants first engaged in a series of social stimulation booth games that tested their intellectual, athletic, reflective, collaborative, and logical skills. These interactive challenges allowed them to earn a bit of “money” or allowance, adding a realistic economic dimension to the board game session.
The board game itself was enhanced into three distinct stages: secondary school, university life, and early career. Each stage presented different financial challenges and decisions, reflecting the progression of real-life experiences. From managing school expenses to navigating the financial complexities of university life and making early career choices, participants were faced with scenarios that required strategic thinking and sound financial planning.
Throughout the event, HA students provided mini lectures between the board game stages to guide participants and offer valuable insights. These lectures were designed to help the young participants understand the financial concepts and decisions they were encountering in the game, further enriching their learning experience.
A strong team of cross-cohort HA students from our second, third, and fourth cohorts dedicated their creativity and expertise to crafting this year’s event. They designed captivating props and visuals, and every game piece, illustration, and informative card was thoughtfully created to bring the board game to life. The vibrant and engaging materials helped create an immersive environment that kept participants excited and engaged.
The entire afternoon buzzed with energy, as primary and secondary school students enthusiastically engaged in the activities. Their faces shone with joy and eagerness, reflecting their appreciation for the mentorship and encouragement provided by our HA students. This year’s event not only deepened their understanding of financial responsibilities and opportunities but also cultivated a strong sense of community and teamwork among all participants.
Since 2022, our collaboration with the BGCA CCLC has continually strengthened the bond between our units. As we look to the future, HA eagerly anticipates partnering with various schools and community units, driving forward impactful initiatives that address timely and relevant topics. Through these efforts, HA aims to significantly enhance the well-being and development of children and youth in our community.
香港恒生大學榮譽學院 x 香港小童群益會：學生理財工作坊-精叻理財LIFE 2024
2024年6月22日，香港恒生大學榮譽學院與香港小童群益會社區創意學習中心合作，舉辦了一場學生理財工作坊。該工作坊名為「精叻理財LIFE 2024」，參加者包括15名從小二到中一的學生以及香港恒生大學職員的子女。
從2022年起，榮譽學院與香港小童群益會社區創意學習中心合辦理財工作坊，此系列取得了空前成功。今年的活動以半日形式進行，旨在向參加者傳授必需的理財知識。我們巧妙地結合了社會模擬遊戲、互動桌遊和簡短講課，讓參加者學習財務知識及責任，為年輕一代奠下了終身學習旅程所需的基石。
由跨屆的榮譽學院學員組成的團隊，將他們的創造力和專業知識投入到所設計的攤位和桌遊中，配備引人入勝的教材、視覺效果和卡片，靈活地展現了財務決策的各個階段。為參加者帶來生動及實用的學習體驗。展望將來，榮譽學院將繼續在各個方面發展回饋社區的活動。
Participants actively immersed themselves in a blend of social simulation games, interactive board games, and mini lectures, learning crucial finance knowledge.
參加者全情投入於社會模擬遊戲、互動桌遊和簡短講課中，學習了重要的理財知識。