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Mock Trial USA
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From 18th to 25th November 2015, twelve SPCS students proudly represented their school and country in the annual Empire Mock Trial in San Francisco, USA. The team members included Peary Chong (F.6S), Joyce Ho (F. 5S), Claire Tsui (F.5S), Karen Li (F.5T), Jenny Wong (F.5T), Jaymie Wong (F.5A), Helen Chui (F.5U), Patricia Ricafort (F.5U), Alison Chan (F.5L), Rita Kan (F.4S), Daniela Lui (F.4T) and Vicky Chiu (F.4U). Vicky Chui, who sang the national anthem on behalf of her team members, was one of the ten students who won the Outstanding Witness Award.
Throughout the Mock Trial competition, our students competed with high caliber students from across the globe in one of the most magnificent courthouses in the US. They advocated zealously in the courtrooms, acting as Plaintiff and Defence attorneys and witnesses on behalf of their “client”. Challenged to think on the spot and argue effectively, the competition was a great opportunity for our students to learn from the style and presentation skills of their adversaries. In addition, they were able to cultivate friendships with students from other participating schools through events such as the Empire Exchange and the dinner cruise.
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STANFORD INTERNATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAM PROGRAM DATE: 13 JULY 2015 – 26 JULY 2015
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The Stanford International Youth Program (‘SIYP’) 2015 was yet another highly educational and successful experience for SPCS Form 3 students. We attended classes in subjects as diverse as Neuroscience, Design Thinking, Intuitive Problem Solving, Investigations in Engineering, Compassionate Leadership, Mathematical Explorations, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Video Game Design, Intuitive Problem Solving, Endocrinology and a Writing workshop. These intellectually stimulating and enriching classes helped us widen our horizons and develop an appreciation of some of the subjects that we had not been exposed to before. A highlight of the youth program was the visit to the Digital Anatomy Lab at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Here, we obtained experience in handling state-of-the-art interactive digital anatomy equipment, such as the Oculus Rift Virtual reality headset and other ultra sophisticated anatomy iPad apps.
Our rigorous academic camp at Stanford was also combined with field trips and social and recreational activities. We thoroughly enjoyed the wonders of the ocean world at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, with its more than 550 marine species on display. A quick trip to the Stanford shopping centre and a day spent in the panoramic city of San Francisco were also very delightful. Here, the must-do tourist attraction, i.e., the majestic orange-colored Golden Gate Bridge, was on our itinerary too and we found it to be quite impressive. We eagerly took many photographs to mark our presence in this enchanting city. An educational visit to the Silicon Valley’s star attraction, the Computer History Museum, gave us a deeper appreciation of the evolution of cutting edge technology. Other recreational activities, such as the Stanford Youth Orchestra Concert, tie-and-dye T-shirt making and henna decoration, were also quite entertaining. Overall, the SIYP camp continues to be an exciting and rewarding experience for SPCS students.
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Brescia GirsLEAD leadership training programme 2015
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On 8th July 2015, 40 Form 3 students set off for London, Ontario, Canada to attend a two-week leadership camp organised by Brescia University College. The programme comprised a wide range of activities and lectures and we had numerous opportunities to build and apply our leadership qualities. The counsellors meticulously planned the activities of each day around a special theme, such as 'Framing Leadership', 'Confidence and Self-esteem', 'Understanding Differences' and 'Role Models', which allowed us to focus on one aspect of leadership at a time. We also learnt many valuable lessons, such as how every small action can impact people around us and that we should always try to set a good example to our juniors, who look up to us.
Providing a combination of games, lectures, sports and outings, the camp enabled us to learn through both work and play. During the two fruitful weeks we spent at Brescia, we experienced many things for the first time, such as completing a Low Ropes Challenge, cooking our own meals and visiting the fantastic Niagara Falls. This cultural exchange tour encouraged us to step out of our comfort zones, take up responsibilities and broaden our horizons. We were able to forge strong bonds with one another and learn a lot about ourselves through activities and daily reflections. This trip was extremely enjoyable and benefited us greatly. We will not forget it in the years to come.
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EMPIRE MOCK TRIAL
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Twelve students from SPCS participated in the inaugural Empire Mock Trial in San Francisco, USA, from 20 to 24 November 2014. Among the 24 competing teams from around the world, our school team is the first Hong Kong Team to participate in an International High School Mock Trial Tournament.
The Team only had around six weeks to prepare for this simulated court case. They had to prepare for both the Plaintiff and the Defence, acting as attorneys and witnesses to fight on behalf of their clients. The trials took place in the Federal District Court of San Francisco and were judged by practicing legal professionals.
The 12 members are Alison Chan and Stephanie Ng of Form 4P, Patricia Ricafort of Form 4A, Peary Chong of Form 5S, Jennifer Lau, Kristie Leung, Sherrie Ng, Andrea Wong and Priscilla Sung of Form 5T, Eunice Yiu of Form 5P, Jasmin Tsang of Form 5L and Winifred Liu of Form 6T.
Alison Chan of Form 4P has won the Outstanding Witness Award. Besides, our team was only 1.5 ballots away from the Top Ten Teams of the Tournament. Well done and congratulations to all team members!
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STANFORD INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CAMP 2014
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The two-week Stanford International Youth Camp (“SIYP”) 2014 at the prestigious Stanford University, USA, was yet another exciting summer experience for our students. From August 5 to August 19, 2014, a batch of thirty form 3 students, accompanied by three chaperones, attended the SIYP program. It was an experience that whetted our students’ intellectual curiosity in a highly stimulating academic environment. During this enriching academic programme, our students experienced real Stanford classes, lived in a Stanford residence, ate in Stanford dining halls and overall got a glimpse of the academically rigorous yet personally fulfilling life of a regular Stanford University student. Classes were in such diverse yet thought-provoking and fascinating areas as Evolutionary Biology, Neuroscience, Mathematical Explorations, Artificial Intelligence, US Constitutional Law, Business & Entrepreneurship, Intuitive Problem Solving and Writing and Journalism workshops. Whatever the field of subject, our students found all classes to be immensely engaging and motivating. During our academic enrichment program, what was definitely not to be missed was the visit to the Stanford Clinical Anatomy Lab where students witnessed the state-of-the-art ‘virtual dissection table’! A powerful and effective training tool for medical students, this device is a stretcher-sized multi-touch screen table that allows the medical students to virtually examine, dissect and develop an understanding of the human anatomy – all without using a real cadaver. With one swipe of the finger, the virtual human and his virtual body organs were dissected and students could view the images enlarged, as cross-sections, etc.
After a full day of lessons that ended in late afternoons, students then engaged in social and recreational activities. From creating psychedelic tie dye T-shirts, hand painting with henna, 3 hour hiking on sprawling Stanford grounds to see the three satellite dishes, social dinners with other campers from Asia, barbequing s’mores, etc., to various exciting field trips, we surely had our daily dose of fun too.
One of our most memorable field trips was to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, reputed to be one of the finest in the world. We were mesmerized by the beauty and wonder of the diverse marine life, especially the vibrant coloured jelly fish and the cute sea otters. The San Francisco Zoo, home to more than 250 species, was another exciting experience for the students. Stanford had also organized a field trip to The De Young Art Museum, a must see tourist destination where interesting exhibits included those on ‘Modernism’ from the National Gallery of Art as well as ‘Native American Art’. Of course, a special mention must also be made of our noteworthy visit to the Vista Point at Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Here, students took plenty of photos, capturing the panoramic view of San Francisco Bay Area. The Computer History Museum was also a very fascinating experience where our campers were able to conceptualize the impact of the computing revolution on the human race. The trip to the Stanford Shopping Centre as well as Union Square in San Francisco was much enjoyed by the students, not only for some quick retail therapy, but also to indulge in some great Californian food.
Overall, the trip to Stanford University was definitely a memorable one for our students which left cherished memories of not only academic distinction but motivated them to strive hard, from great heights to the pinnacle of excellence!
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London Study Tour – STEM Summer School at Imperial College
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On 7th to 18th July, 24 Form 4 students participated in the STEM Summer School at Imperial College, London. Their horizons have been broadened as they attended vivid academic courses of Chemistry and Mathematics, made friends with their college mentors, and ventured London’s magnificent scenic spots. Throughout the tour they were flushed with thoughts and emotions of reluctance, bitterness, but at the same time exhilaration and gratitude.
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Chemistry Week: “With experimentation comes surprise and discovery.”
“In the first week, we attended Chemistry lessons with activity leader, Avni, wherein we were introduced to a variety of innovative hands-on activities. The first day commenced with a simple topic of the States of Matter; towards the end of the lesson we received a wonderful surprise from our mentors - strawberry icecream frozen by liquefied nitrogen (using the principles we learnt in States of Matter)!
Later in the week we were introduced to Colorful Corrosives Experiments. Instead of merely doing the typically mundane titration experiments - hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide like our textbooks required, we got to think out of the box and try out new chemicals - cranberry jam, lemonade, antacid pills - and discovered surprising color changes!
We did more complex experiments along the week. In the Chemistry Clock Experiment, we strived hard for accuracy in measuring solution volumes such that the color could change in the exact second we intended, playing in sync with the music, The Eye of the Tiger.”
Students were also taught the essence of cooperation throughout our chemical experiments. In the Luminol Experiment where they were to create their own glow sticks, they learnt to cooperate and compromise in their own group – one student had to be responsible for pouring the solutions; while the other responsible for photo-taking.
It had been a fascinating Chemistry week overall. Not only had they discovered surprises in the experimental processes, but also attained essential qualities of a scientist.
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Mathematics Week: “Smile. Math is fun!”
The following Math week with activity leader, Luke, had been packed with lightness and enthusiasm. Whilst they were frustratedly thinking over Luke’s tricky math problems, he would always pop in to say, “Smile. Math is fun!” Instead of becoming pokerfaced over mundane topics like Algebra and Calculus, they looked into stimulating topics that proved Math to be fun.
“One of our very interesting math topics included Shapes and Network, wherein we realized that the application of Euler’s Formula was not only limited to 3D shapes but also to 2D shapes. We were encouraged to think deeper about simple mathematics principles.
In more complex topics such as Cryptography, we learnt the importance of patience and creativity to fully decode messages. It was particularly rewarding to finally figure out what the secret code was after numerous trials and errors. We were amazed by the convenience cryptography brought to our daily lives –whether it was providing secured online shopping or passing secret messages. “
In addition to Cryptography, Game Theory and Rockets were also very related to our daily lives. Today Game Theory exists in business deals, wars and relationships; while Rockets enables space exploration through applying Mathematics calculation and Physics principles.
Students were deeply impressed by the significant role Math played in daily lives, and had discovered Math to be truly fun throughout the week.
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Non-Academic Activities: “The minutes rushed past, without compassion for our enthusiasm.”
Taking a break from class, students experienced wonder and awe in London’s most acclaimed museums. They were amazed by the Science Museum’s technological advancements; enamored by the V&A Museum’s extravagant art pieces; and stunned by the Natural History Museum’s exquisite exterior design. They were also captivated by the breathtaking scenery of London from the London Eye and intrigued by the story of Henry VIII and his sixth wives as they wandered along the ornate Hampton Court Palace. Their other entertainments included watching the play War Horse and the Ugly Animal Roadshow. War Horse portrayed an intense relationship between a boy and his horse. It was technically superb, and content-wise sentimental. The Ugly Animal Roadshow on a humorous note highlighted the importance of respecting and protecting animals equally against extinction.
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French Immersion Programme 2014
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On the 30th June 2014, 41 students of our school went to Loches in France for 2 weeks of Immersion Programme, accompagnied by 5 teachers. They stayed in St. Denis International School to have French lessons in the morning from 9 am to 12:30 pm, and every day in the afternoon they had different cultural activities, for example, they visited a goat cheese factory, a chocolate factory, two castles and they also practised golf. They also went to Paris for the week-end and visited the famous monuments like Eiffel Tower, Arc of Triumph, Champs-Elysees, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Sacred Heart and Montmartre.
The students improved a lot in their communication skills in French as they had fun activities in class, like going to the market place to interview customers in the different shops. The teachers were impressed by their performance and the students enjoyed it a lot.
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Study Tour to Spain 30th June – 12th July 2014
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Hola! This year 50 students from Forms 1, 2, 3 & 4 took part in a study and cultural tour to Avila, Spain. In the mornings, the students had 5 hours of Spanish lessons at the University of Salamanca, Avila Campus. They were divided into 4 levels based on ability and aptitude. The lessons consisted of 3 hours of Spanish language, 1 hour of Communication and 1 hour of Spanish culture.
Although they were reticent at first, the students quickly gained confidence and towards the end of the first week they were willing to speak up and communicate with their teachers. During their visit the students got to put their Spanish to practical use when shopping and exploring various Spanish cities. At the end of the course they were tested and awarded certificates according to their achievement.
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In the afternoons, students took part in various activities, which included learning how to dance flamenco, singing a popular Spanish song, having a cooking lesson in which they made (and then tasted!) a delicious Spanish ‘tortilla’ (omelette) and finally a quiz on Spanish culture.
At the weekend and on two afternoons, there were excursions to other cities of cultural interest within easy reach of Avila. These were to the capital, Madrid; Segovia, famous for its Roman aqueduct; Salamanca, considered the ‘Oxford’ of Spain and Toledo, famous for its mix of various cultures. Students found these excursions worthwhile and interesting and could relate some of the sights to what they had learnt in History lessons. In addition, their spoken Spanish improved as they were required to use it when talking to the guides and in shops.
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Adjacent to the residence where they stayed, are the Church and Monastery of Saint Thomas of Aquino and on the last day students were given a private guided tour of both buildings, visiting the beautiful Gothic-style cloisters and the intricately carved choir. They also visited two museums housed within the Monastery, The Museum of Natural Sciences and The Oriental Museum, testiment to the close links which existed in the past between Spain and China- links which are continuing today with the regular study tours of our students to Spain.
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The tour this year was certainy a ‘sunny’ one filled with Spanish language, exotic places, gothic architecture and long lasting memories.
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Visit to United International College
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Six F.5 students went to Zhuhai, China, on 14 March 2014, on a day tour of the United International College (UIC), under the auspices of Rev. Sr. Margaret, and accompanied also by Miss G. Pow, Mrs. C. Cheung, Ms. T. Cheng, and Ms. Jane Cheung, HK Office Manager of United International College.
UIC was founded jointly by Beijing Normal University and Hong Kong Baptist University in 2005. Upon arrival, Dr Edgar Yuen and the student representatives touched us with their heartfelt welcome and took us on a guided campus tour, visiting their modern facilities such as their laboratories, their journalism and communication production studios, their media editing labs, their lecture theatres, and their student dormitories laid out as a cultural village that exudes a warm and inclusive sense of community.
Wherever we went, students were hard at work yet always gracious and patient in addressing our queries and satisfying our curiosity. To cite one example, we sampled their student-produced weekly newspapers and were impressed by their high standard of work.
During lunch, we interacted one-on-one with our new friends, and they spoke in fluent English. We have discovered, for one thing, that there are currently about 4,700 students, 160 of whom come from Hong Kong while the majority are from all over China. After attending a lecture on ‘Government and International Relations’, we had a sharing session with three undergraduates, which proved mutually eye-opening.
All in all, this one-day tour gave our students precious insights into the university life in China. It was indeed a very fruitful experience.
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VIENNA MUSIC TOUR 2014
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From February 3 to February 10, chaperoned by 5 teachers, a batch of 46 Form 1 to Form 5 students from the Symphonic Orchestra and the Junior Choir set off to Austria for the Vienna Music Tour. In the first few days, the students attended music lessons in Brahms Music School in Murzzuschlag. The Junior Choir members were given master classes on vocal training and choral singing while the Symphonic Orchestra members were given master classes on flute, cello, violin and piano. The master classes were designed for small class sizes and our students were given an invaluable opportunity to receive constructive feedback from the instructors. The students enjoyed the stimulating activities such as dancing to different styles and genres of music in order for the choir members to feel more comfortable with natural body movement and blowing colorful balloons as fast as possible to help the flute players with breathing. They also attended an Austrian folk dance lesson and a Music Appreciation lesson. On the third night, the Orchestra and the Choir performed in a concert in a local auditorium and the concert was a great success! In addition to attending classes, our students had tremendous fun in Vienna and Salzburg as well. They visited numerous museums such as the Brahms Museum, Mozart's Residence, the Schloss Esterhazy and The Haydnsaal (which is ranked as the most beautiful and acoustically perfect concert halls in the world). They also saw historic sites for examples the Schonbrunn Palace and attended a Sunday mass sung by the Vienna Boys' Choir. Regardless of the cold weather, students took pleasure in listening patiently to the stories of musicians and explanations of monuments. All in all, our students did have a marvelous and precious experience!
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北京清華大學「普通話沉浸課程」 |
我校中二級學生圓滿結束北京清華大學「普通話沉浸課程」。同學們懷揣希望出發，滿載收穫而歸。
她們身臨其境，學習標準的現代漢語，掌握語言藝術的技巧。古樸的篆刻、靈動的剪紙、矯健的武術……文化課上，同學們雀躍非常，她們在親身實踐中深切感悟到中國傳統文化的無窮魅力。參觀北京的名勝古跡，領略古都的雄偉莊嚴、厚重滄桑；來到科技展覽館，了解華夏文明的起源與現代科技的發展；探訪胡同四合院，體驗老北京的市井風情，感受北京人的熱情大方。
遊中學，學中悟，悟中思。同學們在短短十天的課程裏，增長了知識，培養了能力，收穫了友誼，體會到關愛……
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STANFORD INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CAMP 2013
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From August 6 to August 18, 2013, a batch of thirty Form 3 students, chaperoned by three teachers, attended an academic camp at Stanford University, USA. The Stanford International Youth Camp 2013 was an exciting and enriching academic programme where our students experienced real Stanford classes, lived in a Stanford residence, ate in Stanford dining halls and overall got a glimpse of the academically rigorous yet personally fulfilling life of a regular Stanford University student. Our students attended classes in a wide range of subject areas such as Bio-medical sciences, Business & Entrepreneurship, Creative Writing, Personal Statement Writing, Philosophy and Earth Sciences. Being taught by distinguished instructors in a world class university was an inspirational experience for our students. The instructors were all highly accomplished in their fields, having a long list of notable achievements. Whatever the field of subject, our students found all classes to be very engaging and motivating. A highlight of the trip was the visit to the Medical Lab at the Stanford School of Medicine where our students got a chance to experience the state-of-the-art ‘virtual dissection table,’ a human anatomy teaching electronic touch screen device, the size of a large study table (7ft x 2.5 ft)! With one swipe of the finger, the virtual human and his virtual body organs could be dissected and students could view the images enlarged, as cross-sections, etc. During free time, the students indulged in activities such as tie dye T-shirt printing, painting in the park, gazing at shooting stars, etc. Our stay in Palo Alto was packed with more fun. The trip to the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco was an exciting one, where our students got to see wonderful exhibits featuring the evolution of man, earthquake simulation, a journey through a rainforest amidst exotic butterflies and the aquarium with exquisite marine life and coral reef. Later on, the students visited the landmark tourist destination of the Golden Gate Bridge and Crissy Field Park. Our trip to downtown Palo Alto to experience the Farmer’s Sunday market was also a delight where the students bought the sweet, juicy and flavoursome fruits such as strawberries, peaches, apples etc. The trip to the Stanford Shopping Centre was much enjoyed by the students, not only for some quick retail therapy, but also to indulge in some great Californian food. Overall, the trip to Stanford University was a memorable one which left memories of not only academic excellence but motivated our students to aspire for greater heights.
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University of Arts London- International Summer School 2013
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Four form 4 students attended a summer course organized by the University of Arts London from 8th to 26th July. During the first week, students experienced local learning style at the Wimbledon College of Art, where they had to do visual research around the South Bank area, followed by discussion with their classmates, and finally developing their ideas by creating 2D and 3D collage works. During the second week, students had their lessons at the Camberwell College of Arts, the London College of Fashion and the London College of Communication. They learnt the techniques of screen-printing and dry point etching. It also gave them the chance to experience their first life figure drawing! The third week was spent at the world famous art college, the Central Saint Martins and the Chelsea College of Art and Design. They learnt filming and editing techniques, and were asked to create a 3D work, which could be worn on the body whilst considering scale, visual dynamics and spaces during the design process. On weekends, the college organized cultural activities such as visiting the V&A Museum, which gave students an opportunity to see more on what’s happening in the art and design industry of London. Going to the weekend markets in London is also an essential part of art learning in the UK. They spent hours wandering among the stalls in the Old Spitalfields Market and the Brick Lane Market, engaging themselves in the local culture. Joining the summer course has not just enriched their knowledge in art; it has also broadened their mind on the subject, teaching them to see art in a different way. They all agreed that this trip has offered them a lifetime memorable experience, which is both beneficial and exceptional.
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Stem World Tour to Imperial College London UK 2013
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From July 7th to 19th, 23 students, accompanied by 3 teachers, attended the Stem World Tour for gifted students at Imperial College, London. During the first week, the students took part in Maths lessons, studying many advanced topics which they don’t get to study in the classroom. They found the lessons really stimulating as there were interesting practical applications for all the theories they learnt, such as game theory. At the end of the week of Maths, each group gave a presentation about what they had learnt.
During the second week, the students moved on to Chemistry and again studied the subject to a high level. They performed lots of experiments, including fun things like getting fruit to set in jelly and making bouncy balls.
In addition to all the academic work, our students managed to fit in a lot of other activities. These included trips to all the wonderful museums in the area – the Victoria and Albert, the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum-, a shopping trip to Harrods, a picnic in Hyde Park and watching a film at a local cinema.
At the weekend, students took a break from academic work and saw most of London’s iconic sights, such as Big Ben, Trafalgar Square and Tower Bridge, from the top deck of an open bus and on a Thames river cruise.
At the end of the tour, students were unanimous in saying that they had benefitted a lot, both academically and in increasing their knowledge of British culture.
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Brescia University College Summer Leadership Camp 2013
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On June 30, 2013, 36 Paulinians accompanied by 4 teachers set off for a 2-week long adventure to Brescia University College in London, Ontario, Canada. Under the guidance of the heartening counsellors, the students flourished with brighter minds and more lively smiles day by day, growing more and more of a leader as each day passes. The students were engaged in various inspiring lectures inside classrooms, as well as exhilarating outdoor activities like Low Ropes Challenges that enhanced the sportsmanship and bonding between each individual.
The students were exposed to the beauty of Mother Nature during their weekend excursion to the magnificent Niagara Falls and their amusing visit to the Bird Kingdom.
The nights are spent meaningfully in the serene Brescia University College residence. The students enjoyed a series of activities with their counsellors, including craft making, campfire and even stargazing, although sudden spells of rain had caused few of the planned activities, like picnic, to be cancelled. The less tense routine and the excellent weather on most days had given the students an absolutely unforgettable experience, while increasing their knowledge in leadership as well as the Canadian culture.
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Spanish Language Tour to Avila, Spain
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From 1st to 14th July 2012, 15 Paulinians (Spanish students) and 2 teachers—Ms Lok and Mrs Diskin—went to Spain to learn its culture and language. For 2 weeks they stayed in a small, quiet town named Avila, near the capital of Madrid.
Every morning, students went to the University of Salamanca’s Campus of Avila for classes. The classes were separated into 3 parts: Language, Communication, and Culture. Students gained vast knowledge about Spain, from its captivating history to its lyrical language. In the afternoon, they had special activities arranged for them, such as learning Flamenco, playing popular Spanish games, watching a Spanish movie, and tasting Spanish food.
The immersion programme also included visits to 4 of the most historically significant cities in Spain: Salamanca, Toledo, Madrid, and Segovia. They saw many extraordinary cathedrals, landmarks, and other pieces of art.
The tour was definitely worthwhile as students learnt a lot about Spanish culture and their language skills also improved immensely through using the language in authentic situations.
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Students outside the University
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Learning how to make Spanish snacks
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Tasting delicious Spanish ice cream
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Outside the Residence
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Farewell dinner
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In the amazing dining room
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Farewell dinner with the Spanish teachers
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The historical town of Toledo
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STEMworld: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics |
43 SPCS students, accompanied by 5 teachers, went to London to join the STEMworld summer course organized by Imperial College in July 2011. In mathematics classes, we learnt new things like encryption algorithms and game theory. In chemistry classes, we did wonderful experiments such as using liquid nitrogen to make ice-cream! We all enjoyed London and the university learning experience.
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3D Models |
Games Day |
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「強化普通話，體認中國情」北京清華大學學習交流團
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我校秉承「強化普通話，體認中國情」的目標，於十月份組織中三學生分三批前往北京清華大學學習一星期。課程除了密集的普通話課外，還通過實地參觀、考察、探訪等活動，讓學生把親身感受、觀察及訪問所得，回饋到課堂的小組匯報中。這樣既強化了普通話的能力，又加深了學生對國情的認識。對清華大學生活的嚮往，在長城上感到的自豪，在國旗飄揚下的激動，在盧溝橋、抗日戰爭紀念館的感慨，在胡同、四合院裏的閑聚，與北京老大爺的親切交談……都成為課堂上討論的內容。清華大學教授所給予的高度評價，增強了同學們學習普通話的信心。在課程結束後，同學們都帶著豐碩的成果凱旋歸來。 |
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我們是清華大學的學生 |
我愛你，清華園 |
普通話課上勤練發音 |
聽「改革放開三十年」講座，了解祖國的新發展 |
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天安門前國旗飄揚 |
紫禁城，我們來也！ |
長城腳下留倩影 |
在長城上《歌唱祖國》 |
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藍天下的天壇更顯莊嚴 |
老大爺功架十足 |
毋忘歷史 |
燕京八景之一──盧溝曉月 |
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盧溝橋頭做採訪 |
水立方前新一代 |
北京奧運的精彩片段又在浮現腦海 |
到四合院作客 |
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「薪火相傳：中華文化探索與承傳」國民教育交流計劃上海世博參訪之旅 16/08/2010 – 20/08/2010
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我校十名師生參加由香港特別行政區教育局主辦的「薪火相傳：中華文化探索與承傳」國民教育交流計劃上海世博參訪之旅。在8月16日－20日期間，我們懷著既興奮又激動的心情參觀了世博主題館、中國國家館、香港館、澳門館、國家電網館、城市足跡館等。我們還參訪了多家國營企業、合資企業和博物館。透過以上的參訪活動，師生們都對上海及長三角地區的文化、經濟及城市發展有了進一步的了解。
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中國國家館──東方之冠，鼎盛中華，天下糧倉，富庶百姓。 |
在城市足跡館裏，我們上了活生生的世界歷史課。 |
環保、節能、親民是國家電網館的設計理念。 |
參觀大眾汽車廠 |
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快來看，前面就是一望無際的洋山港集裝箱碼頭！ |
登上東方明珠電視塔俯瞰上海的美景。 |
同濟大學教授為我們講解了世博園區的規劃、展館的建築特色和各項世博新技術。 |
臨別依依，我們盼望在不久的將來重遊上海。 |
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陜西香港低碳時代與可持續發展教育學生論壇及交流活動 13/08/2010 – 18/08/2010
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本校師生於二零壹零年八月十三至十八日，到訪西安參與由香港可持續教育協會舉辦的「陜西香港低碳時代與可持續發展教育學生論壇及交流活動」。期間，同學們與陝西省的師生交流，討論有關環境保護、可持續發展等議題。本校學生更被選為『最佳團隊』，並獲「最佳團隊獎」。除此之外，亦到兵馬俑、大雁塔文化藝術廣場、陜西歷史博物館參觀，以了解陜西的歷史；亦到西北農林科技大學博覽園，以了解農業及環保工業的發展，獲益良多。 |
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Hong Kong Student Science Project Competition 2010 Shanghai Exchange Tour 26th - 31st July 2010
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Our F.6 chemistry team was sponsored to take part in the Hong Kong Student Science Project Competition 2010 Shanghai Exchange Tour from 26th to 31st July 2010. The programme included visits to the World Expo 2010 Shanghai China and several museums including the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, and a talk given by a renowned scientist on aerospace. Being one of the Hong Kong delegates, Zoe Chu of F.6P presented her project ‘Iron “Sucks”!’ to students in Shanghai Jiulong Model High School and had an intellectual exchange with them on science and culture.
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「中國尋根之旅」夏令營 24/07/2010 – 28/07/2010
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2010年海外華裔及港澳台地區青少年「中國尋根之旅」夏令營於7月24日－28日在北京隆重舉行。我校10名師生與來自51個國家的6000餘名青少年，在人民大會堂受到國家副主席習近平的接見。在短短的幾天裏，營員們遊覽了長城、故宮、天壇、頤和園等名勝古跡；參觀了鳥巢、水立方、國家體育館等奧運場館。作為炎黃子孫、龍的傳人，雖然身在海外，但根仍在中國。我們決心努力學習，為振興中華貢獻力量。 |
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我們將在人民大會堂舉行隆重的開營儀式
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皇帝祭天之壇，氣勢非凡。
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走進金碧輝煌的故宮，我們興奮得跳起來了！
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再一次登上長城，我們是好漢中的好漢！ |
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頤和園山明水秀，風光旖旎，令人流連忘返。 |
飛躍鳥巢
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走近水立方
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香港區代表在國家體育館表演精彩的歌舞《我和我的祖國》。
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Stanford University Study Programme 11th – 25th July 2010
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39 Form 3 students and four teachers traveled to Stanford University in San Francisco to study from 11th to 25th July 2010. The two-week programme consists of lectures on English, Mathematics and Sciences conducted by University Professors.The students found the experience unforgettable as they were provided with lots of challenges and fun. They all emerged from the Californian sunshine knowing themselves a lot better. Nevertheless, they also had a taste of American College life in an atmosphere designed for intellectual and social growth.
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中國 · 呼和浩特第七屆國際民間藝術節11/07/2010 – 18/07/2010
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我校七位同學到內蒙古自治區呼和浩特市參加中國 · 呼和浩特第七屆國際民間藝術節。 這八日間, 從開幕式巡遊開始到之後的各個演出, 同學們表演了幾種不同的民族舞蹈, 例如: 朝鮮族的朝鮮鼓樂、愛妮族的東叭嚓和彝族的彝寨歡歌等, 經歷了天未亮就準備演出、天全黑了卻還沒休息的日子。除了演出之外, 同學們還跟來自不同地區的參加者進行了文化交流與欣賞他們特別的文化藝術, 亦到了不同的地方觀光。到了內蒙古, 當然不能不去充滿蒙古氣息的大草原。藍天、白雲、草原、湖泊, 配上特有的蒙古包、蒙古風味餐和賽馬、摔跤表演,令我們的同學流連忘返。同學們到內蒙時適逢中國 · 呼和浩特第十ㄧ屆昭君文化節, 藝術節的主辦單位安排了各國各區的參與者觀賞開幕式, 同學們在呼和浩特體育場與一眾本地市民共渡了既興奮又難忘的一夜。短短八日眨眼就過去, 同學們在閉幕式上進行最後一次表演, 帶著一生難忘的回憶及豐盛的收穫回港 。 |
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Immersion Programme in Loches, France 4th - 18th July 2010
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On the 4th July 2010, twenty F.2 students, together with two teachers, set off to Saint Denis International School for an Immersion Programme in Loches, a small city near Tours, in the western part of France. During the two-week stay, the students had language classes in the morning, and a variety of cultural activities in the afternoon. They visited the famous castles and a candy factory. They learned French cooking and visited a dungeon. They tried golf and paid a visit to a cheese factory, and of course they went to Paris sight-seeing during the weekend and did some shopping. They had a lot of fun! The stay did not only improve their language ability, with the immersion in a French-speaking environment, the students were able to savour thoroughly the exquisite French culture
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「情繫中國心」寧、滬、港三地交流計劃 ----上海、南京考察之旅 13/07/2010 – 17/07/2010
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本校共十一名學生於二零壹零年七月十三日至十七日，參與由國民教育中心舉辦的「情繫中國心」寧、滬、港三地為期五天的交流計劃。期間，同學們分別與復旦大學和南京大學的師生交流，更親臨上海世博場地、上海城巿規劃館，南京的侵華日軍南京大屠殺遇難同飽紀念館等地方，親身感受祖國的經濟發展和歷史。是次活動，不僅讓同學們瞭解中國近代百年史，認識祖國建國六十年的成就與發展，更加強同學的國民身份認同感。 |
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Immersion program in Spain from 30/6/2010 to 14/7/2010
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41 Paulinians (Spanish students) and 4 teachers – Ms Lok, Mrs Diskin, Ms Diskin and Mr Chan have been to Spain for 2 weeks to study Spanish in its mother land. They stayed in the Campus of Avila in the city Avila, which is close to Madrid, the capital city of Spain. Students attended classes in the University of Salamanca in the morning, and participated in different activities in the afternoon everyday. During weekends, they took excursions to other cities in Spain. |
Classes are divided into three parts – culture, communication and language. In culture class, students learnt a lot about the customs and culture of Spain, such as the festivals in Spain, bull fighting, cuisine and even geography and politics. In communication class, students were encouraged to speak and express themselves in Spanish. In language class, grammar and vocabulary was taught. In the afternoons, a wide variety of activities are arranged for students. They learnt the flamenco, a typical Spanish dance, and Spanish card games. They even went to watch a Spanish movie in a cinema. |
During the weekends in Spain, they went to 4 beautiful places – Salamanca, Segovia, Madrid and El Escorial. They visited magnificent cathedrals, grand castles and monasteries.
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Students are very excited to leave for Spain soon in the airport. |
Teacher Christina teaches flamenco and demonstrates "elcambio". |
Students are dancing flamenco in their beautiful posture. |
Students and the teacher, Monica, in Avila. |
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A Church in Salamanca. |
After watching the World Cup 2010, students shared the joy that Spain won the champion in the match. |
Another church in Segovia. |
Students have "la comida" everyday at 2 pm. |
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Shanghai Expo Tour – Cooking in Norway Pavilion (29th June - 7th July, 2010)
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Eleanor Lee (3T), Harriet Lam (3P), Clarice Lam (3L) and Lily Lau (3L) were awarded the championship of the 8th Norwegian Salmon School Health Promotion Campaign - Nutritious Fish for Chinese New Year Cooking Competition
(第八屆挪威三文魚新春有營魚烹飪大賽)
. They were invited to participate in Expo 2010 Shanghai China and learn cooking in Norway Seafood Restaurant of Norway Pavilion. The tour was so much fun and enlightening. Both the students and the teacher learnt a lot from the professional chefs.
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Harriet and Clarice in professional chef uniforms. |
Students are adding whipping cream into melted chocolate and caramel. |
Students are preparing the main course. |
Students are enjoying lunch with Ms. Silje Batsvik Risholm, the project manager of Innovation Norway. |
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Delicious seafood from Norway. |
We are chatting with Mr. Terje Hamnes, the manager of the restaurant. |
Mr. Terje Hamnes and Ms. Silje Batsvik Risholm with the souvenirs - school flags and shrimp roe noodles. |
Mr. Richard Peters, the executive chef of the restaurant. |
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Thanks to Mr. Lars Petter Vikanes, Mr. Zhuang Qing and Ms. Wang Jun for their teaching. |
We are enjoying our guided tour in Norway Pavilion. |
Thanks to Ms. Silje Batsvik Risholm. |
Italy Pavilion |
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France Pavilion |
World Exposition Museum |
Hong Kong Pavilion and Macau Pavilion |
China Pavilion |
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四川少數民族文化之旅
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我校四十二位中四及中六同學與三位老師，於二零一零年六月三十日至七月七日，到四川省成都市及綿陽市進行了為期八天的少數民族文化之旅。期間，到訪了羌寨，並和寨內的羌族同胞交流，親身了解羌族的日常生活；亦分別參觀了西南民族大學，彝族博物館及藏族博物館，以進一步認識我國的少數民族；亦到漢旺、北川、綿陽等地震遺址憑弔；及分別參觀了都江堰、熊貓基地、洛帶古鎮、寬窄巷子、錦里等名勝。行程豐富，獲益良多。 |
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四川省成都市及綿陽市交流團
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二零一零年六月三十日至七月四日，我校四十位中四同學與三位老師到四川省成都市及綿陽市交流五天，分別參觀了熊貓基地、洛帶古鎮、寬窄巷子、武侯祠、錦里等名勝；亦到漢旺、北川、綿陽等地震遺址憑弔；更出席綿陽市子云小學本年度的畢業典禮，同時參與了極具意義的義教活動。短短五天，行程緊密，獲益匪淺。 |
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出發前，機場留影。 |
成都市熊貓基地 |
北川中學遺址 |
師生為北川遇難學生默禱 |
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在漢旺遺址，師生靜聽介紹 |
滿目瘡痍，令人對災難猶有餘悸。 |
漢旺遺址合照 |
子云小學畢業典禮上，我校學生載歌載舞。 |
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參觀綿陽小學 |
同學在示範義教教材。 |
同學悉心教導。 |
手舞足蹈，真箇不亦樂乎？ |
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畢業典禮上，四施班胡樂兒代領紀念品。 |
畢業典禮上，四位同學代領紀念品。(左起：四保何曉知、四雅徐天穎、小學美術科陳老師、四德邵苡茜、四施余樂斯)
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同學在寬窄巷子中，享受購物樂。 |
同學於武侯祠聆聽古人事蹟。 |
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中華民族民間文化廊
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本校學生獲中國民族民間文化藝術交流協會委任為推廣大使，將於七月出訪四川羌族，學習和了解羌族源遠流長，豐富而多彩的文化。對羌族的生活習俗、服飾、藝術、建築等項目作考察和研習，並合力建立『中華民族民間文化廊』，為承傳我國多元文化盡一分力。 |
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