Fifty-four secondary schools have participated in the third Inter-school Competition of Study Projects on Hong Kong's History & Culture. They contributed insightful study projects on the theme of 'Leisure & Entertainment in 20th Century Hong Kong'.

The competition received 98 entries.

Assistant Director of Leisure & Cultural Services Gerard Tsang said it provided a comprehensive and a valuable learning opportunity for participating students.

The skills they learnt - investigating, discussing, collecting and analysing data, conducting interviews, preparing reports, communicating with others, using effective languages and understanding the importance of co-operation - are all considered essential in their students and future career, Mr Tsang said.

Project winners

Senior Division:

* first prize - Football Match Commentators by Pui Shing Catholic Secondary School;

* second prize - Origins & Development of the Jumbo Kingdom by Aberdeen Technical School; and,

* third prize and best supplement award - Toys for the Lower Class after World War II by S.K.H. Chan Young Secondary School.

Junior Division:

* first prize - All about Cantonese Opera by New Asia Middle School;

* second prize and best supplement award - Films in Hong Kong during World War II by Daughters of Mary Help of Christians Siu Ming Catholic Secondary School; and,

* third prize - Toys of Boys & Girls by CNEC Christian College.

The projects will be exhibited in the Museum of History until September 26.

Applications are invited for the next competition round, with the theme 'Social Organisations & the Development of Hong Kong'. For details call 2724 9026.