Joining Project WeCan in 2023/24, OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (OCBC) and Po Leung Kuk Yao Ling Sun College kicked off the partnership with a series of activities.  Two engaging events were organised for the students in December.

OCBC arranged for 16 students from S3-S6 to volunteer at Ocean Park’s Conservation Day on 2 December 2023.  Their role was to educate visitors about the challenges faced by freshwater turtles.  They also encouraged the visitors to stop mercy release and take pets from adoption centres rather than shops.  The students had the opportunity to learn from Ocean Park Conservation Foundation’s professional team, while communicating with both tourists and local visitors in Chinese and English.  This volunteering experience provided invaluable exposure for the students, fostering learning beyond the classroom and building confidence in interacting with strangers.

In addition to off-site activities, OCBC shared their professional knowledge to benefit the students.  On 8 December 2023, the OCBC team organised a financial workshop at the school.  Students learned about the importance of saving and various financial management strategies.  They also had the chance to apply their knowledge through an interactive game.  The workshop provided students with a foundation in financial management, empowering them to make informed decisions about their personal finances and develop responsible money habits for the future.