Errors in early primary school allocation messages spark confusion among Hong Kong parents

Some Hong Kong parents have been left confused after receiving SMS notifications about their children’s primary school allocations a day before the official announcement, with messages showing correct school choices but the wrong calendar year. The Education Bureau’s hotline was overwhelmed on Tuesday morning as many parents called seeking answers. The South China Morning Post reached out to the Education Bureau for comment. A spokesman said the bureau needed time to understand the situation...

By Edith Lin,William Yiu