A primary school in Hong Kong recruited the principal to demand "patriotism" to attract attention, and the school responded: it should be natural to have the sentiment of loving the country

　　[Global Times Special Correspondent in Hong Kong Yang Weimin] The Ministry of Education once expressed the hope that Hong Kong will achieve "patriotism in education". Today, Hong Kong schools have included "love of the country" in their principal recruitment requirements.

　　According to Hong Kong’s “Ming Pao” report on the 18th, the Yuen Long Chamber of Commerce Primary School posted an advertisement on the job search website earlier. In addition to common professional conditions, it also requires educational ideals, ambitions and a sense of mission, loves the country, and recognizes the school’s mission of running a school. , Is willing to devote himself to education; and has a broad educational vision, excellent leadership skills, and can be a good model for teachers and students.

　　This incident has aroused concern in Hong Kong society, and many media have reported it.

In response to media enquiries, the Yuen Long Chamber of Commerce Primary School stated that since students must learn and understand the Basic Law, schools are also responsible for letting students understand the importance of "one country, two systems" and the importance of national security.

When asked how to measure the applicant’s degree of “care for the country”, the school stated that the principal selection committee will evaluate all aspects of the applicant’s conditions based on the applicant’s statements in the application letter and in the interview.

　　According to the requirements of the Hong Kong Education Bureau, the principal of a public or directly-funded school must have at least 5 years of teaching experience and hold a Hong Kong teacher certificate, a degree teacher education diploma, and other certifications before they can participate in the two-year principal qualification certification process.

The school board, the school-running group and some independent individuals decide the recruitment conditions.