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SOW Readathon

Readathon Logo
The SOW Readathon 2026/27 is open to all primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong and will be held within the period from November 2026 to June 2027. Schools are invited to register and recruit students as SOW Reading Rangers. Registered schools will organise an array of learning activities within and beyond the classroom, based on students’ needs and interests, to promote reading, appreciation of SOW as well as proper values and attitudes, and actively engage students in performing their roles as SOW Reading Rangers. 
[EDBCM No. 179/2026]

Registration
Interested schools should complete the Registration Form in fillable PDF format and return it by email to ele@edb.gov.hk by 6:00 p.m. on 4 November 2026 (Wednesday). Registration
References and Resources
Reading Challenge Booklet 3
Reading Challenge Booklet 3
(For registered schools)
World of WondersCutouts
“Worlds of Wonder” Display Poster and Cutouts
(For registered schools)


SOWY Bag Charm
Sowy Bag Charm
(Awards for students)
SOW Reading Rangers Badges
SOW Reading Ranger Badges
(Awards for students)

Sowy Mascot
Sowy Mascot Visit Service 
(From November 2026 to July 2027)
Corner Bookmarks

Corner Bookmarks
Video Tutorial
Readathon Examples

SOW Readathon 2024/25

SOW Readathon Video Series
SOW Readathon Video Series

Sharing of Good Practices
Schools are encouraged to submit a school-based record capturing highlights of the activities to showcase the effective strategies for promoting reading as well as proper values and attitudes in the school English Language curriculum. Good practices will be collected and disseminated on the SOW webpage and in EDB publications.
Submission by 6:00 p.m., 30 June 2027 (Tuesday).

Contact Us
Primary Level

Curriculum Development Institute

Education Bureau

 
Ms Kimmy YIP

 
Curriculum Development Officer (English)

 Tel: 2892 5888

Secondary Level

Curriculum Development Institute

Education Bureau

 
Ms Kate WONG

 
Curriculum Development Officer (English)

 Tel: 2892 6481

  SOW Campaign