School News

A team from our school participated in the 4th Social Innovation．Community 4.0 Competition (2021-2022) organized by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service and won the champion title with their project named “Sunshine for the Elderly”. As a champion award, the team was invited to join a trip to Taipei from 21 to 25 August 2023 to visit social enterprises focusing on implementing social innovation and explore the local sustainability practices. The trip was definitely a valuable eye-opening experience.

To know more about our team’s winning project, please access:

http://wtsmc.edu.hk/social-innovation%ef%bc%8ecommunity-4-0-competition/

We are thrilled to share the success of our recently concluded Form 1 Bridging Programme, which aimed to provide our Form 1 students with a smooth transition into secondary school life while enhancing their English language proficiency.

The programme kicked off with engaging lessons in various subjects all conducted in English. Students had the opportunity to get a taste of their coming lessons while sharpening their English language skills at the same time.

One of the highlights of the programme was the English Fun Day. Native English-speaking teachers conducted interactive activities and games in classrooms and the school hall. The atmosphere was electric and students were well engaged. Not only did the fun day help enhance their language skills, but it also created an enjoyable and inclusive environment for everyone involved.

Furthermore, our dedicated counselling prefects offered a campus tour introducing our school’s facilities and resources, helping our new students feel more at home in the new environment. Additionally, a series of mass games, encouraging teamwork and a sense of belonging, were organized.

The pinnacle of our Form 1 Bridging Programme was the Growth Day Camp at Pak Heung. Students had an off-campus adventure with team-building games, an exciting room escape experience, and the exhilaration of abseiling. Apart from providing a platform to develop students’ leadership skills, the camp also allowed them to step out of their comfort zone, fostering their personal growth as well as resilience.

The Bridging Programme was a resounding success thanks to our students’ keen participation. We have high hopes for their future endeavors, and look forward to their soaring to new heights.

Three students from our school participated in a journey to explore the advanced science and technology in our motherland (祖國尖端科技之旅) from 15 July to 22 July 2023. During the tour, they visited the cutting-edge science and technology sectors such as aerospace, new energy, new materials, intelligent manufacturing, water conservancy and eco-engineering, etc. in the capital city of Beijing and in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, and interacted with students of Tsinghua University to learn more about our country’s latest development and strengthen their national identity.

Our Geography and English Departments jointly organized a water race on our school campus during the post-exam period in July. F1 and F2 students were divided into nearly 50 groups, with a mission to find the 30 checkpoints from the school library at the basement up to the special rooms on the top floor.

At each checkpoint, they had to answer one question related to water footprint or water use in their daily lives, such as its consumption in a set meal with 1 slice of pork (150g), 1 bowl of rice (200g), and 1 cup of lemon tea (20g lemon).

A popcorn machine was also stationed at our school hall, where extended readings were displayed by our STEM Department on the role of water in the making of popcorn. Our students were surprised that popcorn kernels contain 10% to 20% water. Once the water inside is heated up, it vaporizes, resulting in pressure that is high enough for the kernels to burst into butterfly/mushroom-shaped popcorn.

Our students were shown clips from the film Ratatouille while the marks were counted. Lastly, Our Principal Ms Chiu presented the certificates to the winning teams, the winning classes and their class teachers. The event rounded up with a group photo and we pledged to save our precious water resources for the sake of our next generation.

This Environmental Education Programme, co-organized by three of our subject departments as a large-scale, school-based field study for 60 of our F4 and F5 Geography, Biology and Chemistry students, was conducted in Hok Tau, the upper course of Ng Tung River on 6 July 2023.

Upon arriving at the site, students were briefed about the physical environment of the sampling area and taught both the traditional and current ways to measure fluvial characteristics and sediment size. After conducting a biological survey for fast-moving organisms and another similar survey using a quadrat, they proceeded to measure dissolved oxygen level and pH values of the water. An interdisciplinary school-based guide was provided to highlight the fieldwork plan with space for students to record their findings.

We believe such hands-on experience can help enhance students’ fieldwork skills required in the 3 DSE subjects as well as their generic skills such as collaboration and problem-solving.

On 29th and 30th June 2023, our F.5 students participated in the “Citizenship and Social Development Mainland Study Tour” organized by the Education Bureau. During the two-day trip, students visited Qianhai Exhibition Hall, Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub, Guangzhou No.13 Middle School, Nanyue King Museum, Mingzhu Bay Development and Exhibition Centre and Nansha Tianhou Palace.

Through the trip, students learned about the country’s situation and development, deepened their understanding and love of Chinese culture, and had their national identity strengthened.

Health and well-being are our top priorities. Our School Health Ambassador Team, consisting of 12 members of our Red Cross Youth Unit, has been set up to promote physical and mental health among all members of our school.

After providing health service to our teachers and non-teaching staff in March 2023, our service was also extended to students and parents.

During our Second Term Test, 4C Li Ming Chu and 4C Ke Yitong, our Head School Health Ambassadors, led the team to measure the blood pressure, pulse, blood oxygen level, body weight, body fat and Body Mass Index (BMI) of our students. Some students completed the mental health questionnaire as well under the guidance of our ambassadors. Students probably felt relieved on the last test day, and their health indicators were satisfactory!

During the PTA tea gathering in May, 3D Lin Huiyan and 3B Leung Nok Kin, our Senior School Health Ambassadors, set up a health promotion booth and provided health service including health advice to our parents, who pledged to build a healthy campus with us together!

Health Service for Students and Teachers

Health Service for Parents

To cultivate students’ sense of citizenship and communication skills, our school participated in the Hong Kong Red Cross Flag Selling Day on 19 July 2023. Students, parents and teachers from our Red Cross Youth Unit, PTA and Moral, Civic and National Education Section formed a volunteer team and took part in this territory-wide event. Our 50 members of the team raised funds for Red Cross in providing community health service and humanitarian aid worldwide.

The Inter-school Dance Competition was organized by our Student Union, Consensus, on 12 July 2023. Students from United Christian College and Maryknoll Fathers’ School joined us to give a fantastic show. The audience were mesmerized by the contestants’ dance routines which well demonstrated their dedication and hard work.

Behind the scenes, our diligent and spirited helpers worked tirelessly to ensure everything went smoothly.

We eagerly anticipate similar collaborations to celebrate the artistry and grace of dance.

Photos credited to Chaos Pat, Tszying, Feng Weilan, Leung Lok Yi, and Felix Lam

Our school library organized a visit to Eslite Bookstore in Causeway Bay on 10 July 2023 for our Form 1 students. They had the opportunity to explore a great variety of books and actively participated in the guided tour which fostered their interest in reading.