Hopewell : Joined Hands with St. James’ Settlement to Support Students’ Diversified Development for Three Consecutive Years

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Hopewell Holdings Limited Joined Hands with St. James' Settlement to Support Students' Diversified Development for Three Consecutive Years

Hong Kong, 27 July 2018 - For the third consecutive year, Hopewell Holdings Limited ("Hopewell", SEHK: 54) jointly organized "Hopewell Junior Volunteers Programme" with St. James' Settlement ("SJS"). The programme provided Primary 3 to 6 students, HH Social Club volunteers and their children with a series of activities related to environmental protection, community engagement, sports, arts and culture, with the purpose of fostering friendships and positively influencing students' growth. This year, activities organized include Horse-Riding Day, Golf Experiential Day and Table Manner Workshop cum Graduation.

54 students from partner school, HH Social Club volunteers and their children joined the first activity of the programme, Horse-Riding Day on 17 March 2018. Participants learnt basic horse-riding techniques and enjoyed the fun of horse-riding. They also visited the stable to understand the habits of the horses and were given a hands-on experience in feeding horses.

On 21 April 2018, 52 students and volunteers took part in the Golf Experiential Day. Participants learnt basic golf techniques such as holding golf grip, standing position, swing posture in order to improve their concentration and patience. Through group activity, it helped build friendship and trust between the volunteers and students.

Around 90 volunteers, students and their parents attended Table Manner Workshop cum Graduation Ceremony on 23 June 2018 which was co-organized by Hopewell and its subsidiary, Panda Hotel, as the venue sponsor. The Table Manner Workshop on elementary table manners was conducted by Hopewell's hospitality trainees and participants also enjoyed western set lunch at the hotel. A graduation ceremony was held after the workshop, at which representatives from Hopewell and SJS presented certificates and wooden name badges to the graduates in recognition of their participation in a series of extra-curricular activities.

Other than the above extra-curricular activities, students also participated in eight lessons of Fabric Collage Workshop to learn basic technique such as sewing and collage, and designed their own unique upcycling artwork with the collected fabric including photo frame, animal clock, tote bag and 3D bird table lamp. Selected artworks were exhibited at Panda Place from 22 to 24 June to showcase the students' creativity and effort.

Ms. Connie Ng, Senior Manager (Charity Services) of St. James' Settlement, said, "We are delighted to work with Hopewell for the third consecutive year, offering learning opportunities for the students through a variety of fully subsidized extra-curricular activities, broadening their horizons and building their confidence. We sincerely thank Hopewell for their continuous support and look forward to maintaining long-term partnership with Hopewell to benefit more students."

Mr. William Wong, Executive Director of Hopewell Holdings Limited, said, "Hopewell is pleased to partner with SJS on this long-term programme. The Programme helps students to equip themselves and unleash their potential. This year's art exhibition offers a platform to showcase the students' work at Fabric Collage Workshop. In addition to serving the community, our staff and their children also benefit from supporting the needy in the society."

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Photo 1	(Photo 1) Horse-Riding Day was the first activity of Hopewell Junior Volunteers Programme this year. Participants learnt basic horse-riding techniques and enjoyed the fun of horse-riding.
Photo 2	(Photo 2) 52 students and volunteers took part in the Golf Experiential Day. Participants learnt basic golf techniques in order to improve their concentration and patience.

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(Photo 3 & 4) Around 90 students, their parents and volunteers participated in Table Manner Workshop cum Graduation Ceremony which was co-organized by Hopewell and its subsidiary, Panda Hotel, learning elementary table manners and enjoying western set lunch at the hotel.

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Ms. Karrer Huen	Ms. May Tse
Senior Corporate Communications Officer	Public Relationship Manager
Hopewell Holdings Limited	St. James' Settlement
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About Hopewell Holdings Limited's Corporate Sustainability Program

Hopewell Holdings Limited ("Hopewell"), the Hong Kong-based group, was listed on the

Stock Exchange of Hong Kong in 1972. Hopewell is active in the fields of property development and investment, power, hotel & hospitality and other businesses. Hopewell believes promoting sustainability and achieving long-term business growth are equally important. It devotes substantial resources to promote sustainability through corporate governance, environmental protection, community investment and workplace practices and continue to enhance engagement with various stakeholders.