31MayHKSAS surrenders the site at Shek Pik, Lantau Island to the Government

In 1969, the founder of HKSAS, Mr David Taylor, successfully sought permission from the Hong Kong Government to use the abandoned construction workers' dormitory after the completion of the Shek Pik Reservoir on Lantau Island. It was converted into the Island Hostel to care for and educate children in need. The Island Hostel is our first home for boys with emotional and behavioral difficulties. Later, in 1971, the Education Department gave approval to open the Tung Wan School (the former name of Tung Wan Mok Law Shui Wah School) nearby. Together with the Hostel, it provided holistic education and care services to needy children.

With peaceful and inspiring natural environment, the Island Hostel and School provided every child with care and love in Lantau Island for over 50 years. Due to keen demand for our services, the hostel and school moved to a new site in Wong Yiu Street, Tuen Mun in October 2019. On 31 May 2021, the land of the Tung Wan Mok Law Shui Wah School and Island Hostel in Lantau Island was officially returned to the Government.

At the new site in Tuen Mun, we continue to uphold our mission of “All for Children”; influencing lives and letting children and youth to grow up in a caring environment to help them develop their strengths and potential.