Overview
The programme encourages students to take the initial step into the world of reading, document their reading journey, discover the sense of fulfilment and satisfaction that reading can bring, and develop lasting reading habits.
To further boost students’ reading motivation, the programme offers reading charter cards for students to collect while enjoying reading.
Programme Details
- The programme offers two sets of eight reading charter cards, one set for the primary division and one set for the secondary division.
- Teachers can distribute the reading charter cards to students based on their teaching needs or curriculum arrangements.
- Each card has a unique QR code and a 16-digit activation code. Students can unlock the card by going to the “My Books” page on the Hong Kong Reading City website or the EdBookShelf mobile app and linking the card to a reading record.
- Each reading charter card can be linked to one reading record. The more a student reads, the more reading charter cards they can collect, giving them a chance to compete for awards.
- Schools can order printed reading charter cards through the online order form or apply for free e-Reading charter cards.
- Should schools wish to enquire about school reports in the reading charter programme, please visit the School Report page.
Target
- Primary school students
- Secondary school students
Schedule
| Phase 1 | 2/10/2024 – 2/2/2025 |
| Phase 2 | 3/2/2025 – 1/6/2025 |
| Phase 3 | 2/6/2025 – 15/8/2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1︰Can the reading charter cards only be linked to books in Hong Kong Reading City?
A1︰No. The books that can be linked to the reading charter cards are not limited to those in Hong Kong Reading City. For books that are not available on the platform, students can link them to their cards by adding the book information after unlocking the cards.
Q2︰Can only schools that have subscribed to the eRead scheme take part in Reading Charter?
A2︰No. Any student with an EdCity student account is eligible to participate in the programme.
Q3︰Do students have to complete a book report in order to receive a reading charter card?
A3︰No. Teachers can distribute the reading charter cards to students based on their teaching needs or curriculum arrangements, as an incentive.
Enquiries
carman@hkecl.net
2624 1078