School News

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.

Our Red Cross Youth Unit visited the Cheung Sha Wan Ambulance Depot on 10 July 2023. The officers demonstrated their treatments for paralyzed patients in accidents and the checking of vital signs such as blood pressure and blood oxygen level before arriving at the nearest hospital. Our students also learnt the basic principles of triage in times of mass emergency.

Dedicated to providing quality first aid services in the school’s important events like the Sports Day and Aquatic Meet, our team found the visit tremendously relevant and beneficial.

World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong offered a half-day education programme at Hoi Ha Wan on 4 July 2023 to enrich our Geography students’ knowledge of coastal ecology in Hong Kong. The programme aligns with the DSE curriculum on managing river and coastal environment.

Our students observed micro-organisms sampled nearby using a microscope and visited the shallow waters on a glass-bottomed boat. They marvelled at the various types of coral and spent a lovely afternoon there!

Is O · PARK the Ocean Park? A number of students and teachers have asked us this question. Well, the answer is no.

On 30 June 2023, our Green Planet Club organized a visit to O · PARK1, the first organic resources recovery centre in Hong Kong.

The truck and workers demonstrated how local food waste is received at the centre for organic recycling and even generating power to be supplied to the CLP and distributed to the nearby residents on Lantau Island.

We also watched a multi-sensory video on the significance of food waste treatment in Hong Kong. What’s more, the officers showed our students bottles of the product. Being clean and odourless, it could be used to fertilize the soil for planting and greenery.

On 8 July 2023, our students participated in a Media Education Workshop organized by the Journalism Education Foundation.

The day began with a fascinating visit to TVB City. Our students had the privilege of being guided around the news department by Mr. William Pun, a renowned anchor. Under his guidance, students tried their hand at reading the news while following the speed of a teleprompter.

After a morning filled with intriguing insights at TVB City, students visited the Hong Kong News-Expo. They learned about media literacy and how to say no to misinformation, acquiring the essential tools to distinguish between real news and fake news. Furthermore, they engaged in using professional broadcasting equipment, gaining an understanding of the technical operations behind news production.

The day offered our students a good glimpse of the world of journalism, enriching their understanding of the dynamic media industry.