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Hong Kong school told to review rules after outrage over ‘Cantonese ban in videos’

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Yu, T. (2026, September 20). Hong Kong school told to review rules after outrage over ‘Cantonese ban in videos’. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3368157/hong-kong-school-told-review-rules-after-outrage-over-cantonese-ban-videos?utm_source=rss_feed

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-09-20 · by Theodora Yu

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Hong Kong’s Education Bureau intervened after a post went viral alleging that Good Hope School banned Cantonese in graduation videos, leading to public outrage. The school principal, Gary Harfitt, clarified that Cantonese is not prohibited at the institution. In response, the bureau instructed the school to review its rules and maintain better communication with stakeholders, emphasizing guidance and support moving forward.
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In Hong Kong, a post alleging that Good Hope School banned Cantonese in graduation videos sparked outrage online. In response to the controversy, the Hong Kong Education Bureau urged the school to review its rules for events and maintain communication with stakeholders. The school’s principal, Gary Harfitt, clarified that Cantonese is not forbidden at the institution. On Monday evening, Good Hope School issued a public statement fully withdrawing the guidance paper in question after hearing concerns from the wider community. They expressed regret for any distress caused by their previous document, emphasizing their commitment to biliteracy and trilingualism.

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Education Bureau steps in after viral post, as Good Hope School principal Gary Harfitt clarifies that Cantonese is not forbidden at institution Hong Kong’s education authorities have urged a local secondary school to review its rules and guidelines for events after a post alleging the school banned Cantonese in graduation videos sparked outrage online.
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🔮 “The bureau will remain in contact with the school to provide appropriate guidance and support.”
2026-09-20 · South China Morning Post
Hong Kong school told to review rules after outrage over ‘Cantonese ban in videos’ · assertive framing

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Hong Kong school told to review rules after outrage over ‘Cantonese ban in videos’ asserted
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Education Bureau steps in after viral post, as Good Hope School principal Gary Harfitt clarifies that Cantonese is not forbidden at institution Hong Kong’s education authorities have urged a local secondary school to review its rules and guidelines for events after a post alleging the school banned Cantonese in graduation videos sparked outrage online. asserted
school → step → outrage
In a response to the South China Morning Post on Sunday, the government said the school has activated its crisis management team to follow up on the issue and sent an email to all teachers and students to clarify the matter. asserted
school → say → matter
“The Education Bureau has urged the school to review the relevant event arrangements and maintain effective communication with stakeholders,” a government spokeswoman said. asserted
spokeswoman → urge → stakeholders
“The bureau will remain in contact with the school to provide appropriate guidance and support.” asserted
bureau → remain → guidance
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