Pooi To Primary School Parents Question Fee Increase as "Fake Consultation"; School Denies Violation: "Handled According to Mechanism"

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plainant questioned that the school took a month to reply, with "content that failed to address the questions and gave no direct response," and demanded that the authorities explain how the illegally collected miscellaneous fee items would be handled.

🏛️ School: IMC Set Up Investigation Panel; No Violations Found
Pooi To Primary School confirmed that it had earlier received enquiries and complaints from the parents concerned and attached great importance to them. The IMC set up an investigation panel including parent representatives to follow up, and the panel has completed its report, confirming that the relevant charges did not violate Education Bureau regulations. The school will continue to maintain close contact with parents and address their concerns in a timely manner. The school reiterated that it has always abided by the Education Regulations and relevant Education Bureau guidelines in all financial management and administrative procedures.

Regarding the fee adjustment procedure and parent consultation, the school stressed that the fee adjustment process was handled entirely according to the authorities' established mechanism, with the required documents submitted to the authorities for rigorous vetting. It had also conducted communication and consultation with "Parent's World" and obtained its support. The Education Bureau issued the certificate approving the fee adjustment on 25 August, and the school stated directly that the allegation of "no consultation" was untrue.

💰 Miscellaneous Fees Classified as Commercial Activity Charges, Not Covered by Fee Certificate
On miscellaneous fees, the school stated that the charges are service fees arising from the school's provision of convenience for students and quality education, such as bulk purchase of exercise books and specific learning materials, and are "generally classified as commercial activity charges," which are not covered by the Fee Certificate. The school said it has always abided by the Education Bureau's relevant guidelines and regulations in handling fee matters, ensuring the relevant charges comply with the guidelines, and has consulted the Education Bureau's views in a timely manner.