To promote smart finance and improve student literacy in economics, Macao Pui Ching Middle School and the Bank of China (Macao Branch) co-established the Smart Finance Promotion Center and launched courses and learning activities related to economics.  The scheme aims to expand student understanding of smart finance in the context of national development. Pui Ching Middle School and the Bank of China (Macao Branch) held the contract-signing ceremony in the school assembly hall this morning. The partnership will establish the Smart Finance Promotion Center within the school.  The sharing session for the Finance is Fun! course series and the awards ceremony for the Smart Finance Innovation Contest were also held today. The Finance is Fun! course series invites banking professionals from the Bank of China to provide students with a systematic curriculum on subjects such as career planning, basic personal finance, developments in smart banking. To promote innovative thinking and deepen understanding of the industry of finance, Pui Ching Middle School and the Bank of China co-hosted the Smart Finance Innovation Contest.  Students received 23 hours of class training in finance in the first stage of the contest and were required to present their own innovative finance scheme to the judges in the form of a case study in the second stage. Senior 1B students Leong Chin Chong, Ho Chon Leong, Ho Hou In, Chao Chon Hei, Lao Meng Chak, Cheong Chi Kin, Wong Kit Hou, Leong Chi Him, Ian Kun Lek, and Hoi I Sam won the championship in the contest with their work Doctor GO.  Senior 1A students Leong Wang Chon, Cheong Sin Mei, Lo Chon In, Wong I Lam, Sin Kuok Wai, Chan Man Hei, Lei Tsz Huen, and Lao Weng Iong won the Second Place with their Children’s Bank.  Senior 1B students Ao Lok Hei, Cheang Hou Ian, Cheang Ka Hou, Lai Ka Hou, Tong Hou, Lao Hou Wang, Kong Sio Hin, Leong Ka Hin and Leong Sio Ao won the Third Place with their MSS Scheme.

Principal Kou Kam Fai expected that the Finance is Fun! course series should improve student understanding of Macao’s economy and system of finance. He extended his gratitude to the Bank of China for its support.  The series of activities throughout the school year enabled students to apply what they learned in the classroom.  It is hoped that the scheme has set a solid foundation for the students’ future career.

Deputy Director Chan Hio Peng of the Bank of China expressed that the Bank has always been dedicated to serving Macao and supporting the education industry of Macao. By co-establishing the Finance is Fun! course series with Pui Ching, the Bank aims to promote financial literacy among the youths of Macao. Deputy Director Chan conveyed his hope to further the Bank’s ties with Pui Ching and contribute to education in Macao.

Pui Ching Middle School and the Bank of China hope to continue to create different learning platforms for students in the future through further cooperation with schools in the Greater Bay Area and various activities in areas such as banking transactions, business literacy, simulated stock exchange, and financial investments.