Teacher-Student Partnership: Helping Students Navigate Growth and Change
This session uses research from CUHK to look at how schools can support young people as they face challenges growing up. It will focus on how teachers and students working together can build resilience and create a safe environment where mental health can be openly discussed. Student and teacher representatives from JC LevelMind@School will share their experiences. Using CUHK’s research, the discussion will explore how schools can create a supportive culture that meets students’ mental, emotional, and physical needs.
Host
Dr. Denis Kwan
Educational Psychologist
Dr. Denis Kwan is a registered educational psychologist. For over a decade, he has been dedicated to promoting the mental well-being of stakeholders in education and family settings. He currently focuses on providing mindfulness training for students, teachers, and parents, and is actively engaged in related research. Dr. Kwan believes that both personal and environmental factors play a vital role in students’ growth, enhancing resilience, and navigating challenges with greater ease.
Speakers
Kowloon True Light School - School Representatives
Kowloon True Light joined JC LevelMind@School in the 2024/25 school year. The student speaker is an active member of the Student Wellness Club, which was launched through this initiative, with guidance from the Vice Principal. Over the past year, the club has organised two wellness activities and is passionate about championing youth mental health.
SKH St. Simon's Lui Ming Choi Secondary School - School Representatives
SKH St. Simon's Lui Ming Choi Secondary School joined JC LevelMind@School in the 2024/25 school year. The student speaker is one of the Wellness+ mentors who received training from the New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (NLPRA) to strengthen their self-regulation and well-being practices. Teachers also participated in similar training, highlighting the school’s commitment to fostering personal growth and emotional resilience across the whole community.
Time: 12:00-12:45
Venue: The Qube
Language: Cantonese
