Switzerland Glacier Education Tour
To enhance students’ understanding of global warming, we were privileged to have Mr. Cheung Wai Yin, a polar exploration expert, lead an expedition to the glaciers of Switzerland. The trip began at the Institute of Earth Surface Dynamics at the University of Lausanne, where students engaged in glacier research. They then explored the Aletsch Glacier area and Saas Fee, participating in glacier studies and outdoor lectures. Students also practiced ice climbing skills, learned to use ice drills to interpret the stories told by ice cores,…
Sharing Session by polar researcher Mr. Cheung Wing Yin
Mr. Cheung Wai Yin is the world’s first Chinese-born Polar Expedition Guide. We were honored to have him come to CFSS to share his polar career and research with our S.5 students. The students were very interested in his glacier research and marveled at the polar scenery. He also promoted environmental awareness to the students and presented them with postcards of polar landscapes created by him as an encouragement.
Iceland Education Tour
An Icelandic girl visited our School in March. We are most grateful that our founding School Supervisor, Dr. Annie S.C. Wu fully sponsored an education tour to Iceland for 3 students and 2 teachers. Students had an opportunity to appreciate the history and culture, use of geothermal energy, economic & technology development of Iceland, as well as to engage with local Icelandic students. It is hoped that through these overseas educational programmes, the school will nurture young people who possess a worldwide and multicultural perspective.
Visit by Professor Lin Hui, Expert in Geography
Professor Lin Hui, who has expertise in Virtual Geographic Environments, visited our School and gave a talk to S.4 Geography students on 16th February, 2023. He shared with our students vividly on the interesting stories and advanced application of maps, and the prospects of Geography as a career.
Sharing by Mr. Thorir Ibsen, Ambassador of Iceland to the People’s Republic of China
On 15th December, 2022, Mr. Thorir Ibsen, Ambassador of Iceland to the People’s Republic of China visited our school and conducted sharing session with students who have been Iceland for an exchange tour in 2018. Mr. Ibsen and our students conducted interactive conversation on their experience on Iceland. Students were impressed by Ambassador’s sharing on the history of skyr, a famous Icelandic dessert.
CFSS Teachers and Students Participating in The National Education Exhibition in Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the HKSAR cum Space Exposed Seeds Planting Ceremony
The UNESCO Hong Kong and The Hong Kong Institution of Education for Sustainable Development have jointly launched an event entitled “National Education Exhibition in Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the HKSAR cum Space Exposed Seeds Planting Ceremony”. The exhibition aims to enhance public awareness on the development of our country, whereas the seeds planting ceremony aims to enhance students’ awareness on natural resources and environmental conservation. On October 1, 2022, the Principal Mr. Ho Tik Shun and STREAM Coordinators Mr. Tsang Ka Ho and…
Talk by Mr. Lee Miguel Chang on “Farming and I”
Mr. Miguel Lee Chang was one of the advisors in our School International Mentorship Programme. Mr. Chang used his first-hand experience in farming industry in Panama to share with our S.2 students on 13th June 2022 (Mon) on the challenges of farmers and the problems of food shortage. Students were inspired by his message on ‘no food waste’ in the talk.
Solar Harvest Scheme in CFSS
Solar Harvest Solar Energy Support Scheme is a Government program providing subsidy and one-stop service to help eligible schools install small-scale solar PV systems at their premises. CFSS has successfully joined the Solar Harvest Scheme since last year. The photos below illustrate the solar panels and components of the “FiT” Scheme System at our rooftop. This echoes our school’s practice to promote the use of renewable energy. The data of energy generation collected can then be displayed in Physics Laboratory and Geology & Climate Change…
NASA Car Model Making
A group of students worked on their NASA Car Models in Art Room, incorporating the concept of aerospace science, sustainable development into their artwork in consideration of the geology on the planet surface. The artwork was then displayed in the School Hall for demonstration in the Aerospace Science and STREAM Exhibition of our school in Oct 2021.
Planning Department’s Outreach Programme 2020-2021
The aim of this programme is to help students understand the significant changes and development that occurred in Hong Kong, and to examine how the natural environment of the region is being affected and how the issue can be managed and resolved. Students can know more about town planning in Hong Kong and how they can participate in the planning process. Besides, the programme also provides an opportunity for students to apply geographical concepts (e.g. region, change, people-environment interaction) and knowledge (e.g. factors affecting town…