Category Archives: Field Trips

Switzerland Glacier Education Tour

Field Trips

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,…

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Iceland Education Tour

Field Trips

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.

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Interdisciplinary Field Trip to Zero Carbon Building (ZCB)

Field Trips

An interdisciplinary field trip to Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) was organized on 16 February 2019 in collaboration with Biology, Visual Art, Geology and Information & Communication Technology Department. To let students well-equipped with related skills for the trip, a pre-trip workshop was launched on 15 February 2019 as well. On 16 February 2019, a total of more than 30 teachers & students bounded for Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) in Kowloon Bay. The field study took place in groups. Students utilized Apps to measure and analyze…

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Field Trip to NE Hong Kong Geopark

Field Trips, Geology Ambassador

A boat trip to the NE geosites of Hong Kong Geopark was organised on 6th May 2017. Students were able to enjoy the remarkable coastal landforms at Tolo Channel. They also learnt about the cultural environmental through orienteering activities. Students were able to learn more about Hong Kong Geopark, especially the Ap Chau and Kat O areas.    

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Exchange Programme with Japanese High-school Students

Field Trips, Geology Ambassador

A group of Japanese high-school students visited Hong Kong in August, 2016. Students from our school were invited to act as the host and shared their knowledge about Hong Kong geology with those Japanese students. Apart from the visit to Sai Kung geosite, students from Hong Kong and Japan also shared about the teen culture in Hong Kong. Students learning the geological resources in Sai Kung, Hong Kong Our students sharing about teen culture in Hong Kong Students enjoying typical Chinese dim sum

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Field Trip to Hong Kong Geopark – High Island Reservoir (East Dam)

Field Trips, Geology Ambassador

A trip to the Sai Kung geosite of the Hong Kong Geopark was organized on 24th October 2015. Through this activity, students learnt more about the geology of Hong Kong. The activity entailed close observation of the most typical hexagonal columnar joints from different angles. Also, from the superior location at the East Dam, students could examine the rock composition and structure at close range. Students ready to drive the drone Students observing the structure of the rock Students helping to demonstrate the formation of…

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