Calendar 2010–11

24 Part 1 • General Information Part 1 Annual Workshop and College Assemblies provide intellectual stimuli to both students and staff. A wide range of activities, including those activities by the students’ union and interest groups, the United College Mr. Fung Sun Kwan Whole Person Development Award Programme, leadership training, social services and incentive schemes, Shum Choi Sang Mentorship Programme, Group Sense Innovation and Entrepreneurial Project Award Programme, Toastmasters Club, organic farming and environmental protection events, drama, debate, art and cultural activities, and health series are organized. Through participation in these activities, students develop in personal and social aspects. Students are given more opportunities to take part in overseas study tours, exchange programmes, as well as non-local cultural and language programmes under the College’s Globe-oriented Active Learning (GOAL) Programme and a wide range of scholarships and awards. Eligible students also receive support to pursue postgraduate studies overseas. The College provides financial subsidies to over 360 students each year. The Hostel Residence Grant is also established to provide subsidies to students with financial difficulties for hostel fees in order to encourage them to participate in college activities. In 2010–11, the total value of the College’s scholarships, awards and financial aid is approaching $10 million, with more than two thousand awards. To provide pastoral care to students, the Dr. Thomas Cheung Tutorial Scheme was established for students to express their feelings, share their experience and help one another in a tutorial setting as well as via the online forum. The College also promotes moral education through the ShumWai Yau Moral Education Scheme. To reinforce the College motto on ‘Xin Min’ and