NEWS

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ESF PARENTS

ESF has launched a new ‘triple assistance’ financial package to help families who are having financial difficulties during the global pandemic crisis. Three schemes are as follows: all ESF fee-paying families can receive a 45 percent discount per student on their fees in June; the current ESF Financial Assistance Scheme will be extended to include the families of Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 7 students; and the launch of a new ‘Covid-19 Emergency Assistance Scheme’ allowing families to defer up to 50 percent of their April, May and June fees with the option to pay back over 24 months starting in January 2021. “The impact of the global pandemic has left many of our families facing economic difficulties – and we want to do everything that we can to support them,” says ESF Chief Executive Officer Belinda Greer. “The triple assistance package that we are announcing today is designed to give immediate assistance to those who need it most.” Full details of the ‘triple assistance package’ can be found at

esf.edu.hk/tripleassistance

DERMALOGICA ARRIVES IN REPULSE BAY

REDRESS DESIGN AWARD ANNOUNCES FINALISTS

Born in 1986, Dermalogica had a clear vision – to create products free of common irritants and ingredients that could cause breakouts, whilst improving skin health. Hailing from Los Angeles in the US, the brand provides professional consultation and treatments performed by skin therapists at its stores. You can find Dermalogica’s renowned products at its pop-up store in Repulse Bay from May 9 to August 2, open every Saturday and Sunday from 10.30am to 7.30pm. Kiosk No.20, Level 2, The Pulse, 28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay. dermalogica.com.hk

The Redress Design Awards provides emerging designers with a platform to demonstrate solutions to tackle the fashion crisis with a focus on textile waste. Receiving entries from across the globe, 32 talented designers entered the competition to apply their skills to solving the fashion crisis. The top ten finalists have been announced on their website at

redressdesignaward.com/finalists

HONG KONG LIVING GUIDE 2020 IS OUT NOW!

HONG KONG VIRTUAL MARATHON

Our popular annual Hong Kong Living Guide is back with all the essential information you need to know about life in the city. Inside the 180-page book, you’ll find useful tips and tricks, including everything you need to know about schools, restaurants, beaches and hikes. Pick up a free copy of our guide at many locations across the city or read it online at hongkongliving.com

In light of the recent social distancing regulations, Fringebacker has organised a walking and running challenge to get Hongkongers back on their feet. The challenge takes place until June 30 and can be completed remotely via local trails, treadmills and even up and down the stairs! With over 35 local charities to support, every step you take goes towards a good cause. To join in, runners will need to log their daily details on hkvirtualmarathon.com. All participants will receive a finisher’s medal, e-goodie bag with coupons and wonderful gifts from local brands and stores.

SCHOOLS REOPEN

Last month, The Education Bureau announced the resuming of primary and secondary schools in three phases starting from May 27. Schools across Hong Kong have since welcomed students back with strict social distancing regulations, arranging seats in a single row ‘face-to-back’ setting and requiring teachers to teach students facing one direction. Students are also required to wear face masks at all times and classrooms and school premises are required to be cleaned and disinfected regularly. For more information about the new regulations, visit info.gov.hk