Organised by the Science Promotion Unit, the "QK Kitchen" School Outreach Programme brings food science into schools through workshops and mobile exhibitions. This academic year's programme focuses on jam-making, introducing the properties of ingredients and the related scientific principles. It transforms textbook knowledge into an observable, practical and tasty learning experience. Through hands-on jam making, students will explore the connection between science and everyday life, discover the joy of science and develop a spirit of inquiry and exploration.
Programme Details
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Topic |
Jamming with Chemistry: What Makes Jam Set? |
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Target participants |
Full-time secondary schools in Hong Kong |
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Fee |
Free of charge |
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Programme format |
Workshop and mobile exhibition |
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Programme period |
November 2026 to July 2027 |
Workshop
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Target participants |
Secondary 2–6 students |
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Available dates |
First Term Second Term |
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Timeslots |
14:00–15:30 and / or 16:00–17:30; 1.5 hours per session |
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Quota |
16 sessions |
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No. of participants |
Minimum 20 participants in a Home Economics Room or 30 participants in other venues; maximum 40 participants per session. |
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Allocation |
Each successful school will be allocated no more than one workshop day and two workshop sessions. |
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Venue reservation |
Each successful school must reserve the venue for one hour before and half an hour after the workshop for setup and reinstatement by the tutor and staff. |
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Venue requirements |
Laboratories are not suitable for food preparation. Schools must provide a suitable food-preparation venue with the following facilities and equipment: |
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Language |
Cantonese |
Exhibition
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Exhibition period |
From one week prior to the workshop date until the workshop day |
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Exhibition language |
Chinese or English |
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Exhibition format |
The exhibition will be displayed in the form of roll-up banner stands, with a total of 3 display panels. Each banner stand comes with a carry bag and weighs approximately 2 kilograms. |
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Delivery |
The exhibition panels will be delivered to the school 8 to 9 days prior to the workshop and collected on the workshop day. The exact delivery and collection dates will be confirmed upon the announcement of application results. |
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Venue |
An indoor venue provided by the school |
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Installation, dismantling and storage |
The roll-up banner stands are freestanding. Schools are advised to provide sandbags or other suitable weights for added stability. Schools are responsible for installation and dismantling, and must properly place and store the banner stands, protect them from moisture and direct sunlight, and ensure safety during installation or display. The Science Promotion Unit shall not be liable for any personal injury or property damage arising while the banner stands are under the school's custody or in use at the school. |
Notes on Application
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- This programme is open only to full-time Hong Kong secondary schools.
- The application deadline is 16 October 2026. Schools must submit the completed application form and required venue photos by email on or before the deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.
- Duplicate submissions from the same school will be treated as one application. Only the latest version received before the deadline will be considered.
- Places will be allocated by computer ballot. Successful schools will be notified by email on or before 2 November 2026. Unsuccessful schools will not be notified separately.
- A successful school that requests a change to its allocated workshop date or timeslot may be disqualified, and the place may be reallocated to a school on the waiting list.
- Successful schools must reserve the venue for one hour before and half an hour after the workshop for setup and reinstatement by the tutor and staff.
- Schools must arrange for teaching staff to be present throughout the workshop to assist with the activity and maintain order.
- During the workshop, schools, including their staff and participants, must not make audio or video recordings, livestream, or otherwise broadcast any part of the workshop.
- The organiser will take photographs and make video recordings during the programme for educational, promotional and record-keeping purposes.
- If the Education Bureau announces class suspension on the day of the workshop, or if any of the following arrangements or warnings remains in force within three hours before the scheduled start time of the workshop, the workshop will be cancelled: "Extreme Conditions", Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above, or the Red or Black Rainstorm Warning Signal. If any of the above is issued while the workshop is in progress, the workshop will continue as scheduled.
- The personal data provided in this form will be used solely for processing this application, administering the programme and related communication, and will be retained by the Science Promotion Unit for record-keeping purposes. In accordance with Sections 18 and 22 and Data Protection Principle 6 of Schedule 1 to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486), applicants have the right to request access to and correction of their personal data provided. For such requests, please contact our staff at 2699 9483.
- In case of any disputes, the Science Promotion Unit of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department reserves the right to make the final decision.
- For enquiries, please contact our staff at 2699 9483 during office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
Relevant Curriculum
Science (Secondary 1–3): Introducing Science (Secondary 1 Unit), Common Acids and Alkalis (Secondary 2 Unit), A Healthy Body (Secondary 3 Unit)
Chemistry (Secondary 4–6): Acids and Bases
Biology (Secondary 4–6): Cells and Molecules of Life
