Students across Hong Kong resumed classes yesterday as the new academic year commenced following the summer break. Schools marked the first day with a range of activities, including orientation sessions, assemblies, and opportunities for students to socialize and adapt to their new environment.

The Education Bureau introduced several initiatives aimed at enhancing the learning experience throughout the term. While specific details about these initiatives were not disclosed, the bureau has emphasized a focus on both academic development and students' well-being.

Photographers captured the start of the school year at various locations, including SKH Tseung Kwan O Kei Tak Primary School and Yaumati Catholic Primary School on Hoi Wang Road in Yau Ma Tei, where students arrived on campus eager to begin classes.

These opening-day events are typical of Hong Kong’s education system, which emphasizes a structured start to the school calendar to prepare students for the year ahead amid ongoing changes in education policy and curriculum standards.

As schools navigate the current academic landscape, educators and officials continue to focus on balancing quality instruction with support for student adjustment and engagement, reflecting broader goals set by the Education Bureau for this term.