The Roaming Mic Challenge

The NET Section has launched the Roaming Mic Challenge to encourage primary and secondary students to use spoken English in an authentic way that highlights confidence and agency, and to create a space that celebrates English language learning with a spirit of optimism and fun. This challenge is designed as an ongoing, school-wide English-speaking activity where a microphone is shared with participating schools to maximise opportunities for students to speak English on campus and in the community.  

Students are invited to produce short reels (40-seconds to 1-minute) in which they express ideas and thoughts on a variety of topics, ranging from fast, punchy questions and street interview-style clips to commentaries on issues of interest.  

To facilitate the implementation of the Roaming Mic Challenge, support services from Advisory Teachers and Regional NET Coordinators of the NET Section are available.  

School NETs are encouraged to play an active role in guiding students through the process of producing reels. Their involvement will help create a language-rich environment where students feel confident using spoken English in authentic and creative ways. 

Selected reels will be uploaded to the Roaming Mic Instagram account for sharing with the community. This provides an engaging platform to further enhance student expression and creativity in English. 

Interested schools should complete the RMC online application form from 3 February to 27 February 2026. Enrolment is subject to a limited quota and will be confirmed upon acceptance. 

RMC Mics Provided for Schools’ Use 

Guidelines for Submission of Video Entries 

• Interested schools should complete the RMC online application form from 3 February to 27 February 2026. Enrolment is subject to a limited quota and will be confirmed upon acceptance. 
• Participating schools will be expected to submit at least one video entry per month between March and June 2026. 
• Video entries must be submitted in vertical format (9:16 aspect ratio), suitable for Instagram reels. 
• Technical specifications for entries:  
  • Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels 
  • Format: MP4  
• Video entries shall not include any information or content that is obscene, abusive, violent and defamatory, or violates the laws of the HKSAR. 
• Participants are allowed to use AI tools in the production of the reels, but such use must be declared in the Entry Form when submitting the work to promote ethical AI practices. 
• All participating students, students’ parents or guardians, and schools should note and agree with the following terms: 
  • ​a) All video entries should be original and produced solely for the Roaming Mic Challenge. 
  • b) Participants need to ensure that the content of the video entries does not infringe any copyright and/or publication rights. Please visit the following website for details related to intellectual property: https://www.ipd.gov.hk/en/ip-overview/index.html  
• Video entries that infringe any intellectual property rights will NOT be accepted. 
• The EDB takes no liability whatsoever for such infringement. 
• The EDB reserves the right to edit, modify, publish and use any video entries in any format for display and/or educational purposes, and has the final decision on the above actions. 
• The EDB reserves the right to remove or replace any videos that have been published on the designated IG account as considered appropriate without prior notice, and has the final decision on the above actions. 

Enquiries 

For enquiries about the Roaming Mic Challenge, please contact:   

• Roland SMITH (Primary Schools) at 3549 8354 or by email at rwilliamsmith@edb.gov.hk  OR  
• Stephen COOLEY (Secondary Schools) at 3549 8361 or by email at cooley@edb.gov.hk