Tokyo, Japan
19 representatives of teachers and students from Man Kwan Pak Kau College, Jockey Club Man Kwan Eduyoung College and Man Kwan QualiEd College, flew to Japan to participate in TSUKUBA SCIENCE EDGE 2025. Students competed with teams from Southeast Asia and Japan by sharing their results of scientific and I.T. research.
Sponsored by the Lions Club of Hong Kong Host, Central Lions Club, and Hong Kong New Territories West Lions Club, the two-day, one-night study tour “Exploring and Practicing Opportunities in the Smart Greater Bay Area” was successfully held from March 15 to 16, 2025, providing an invaluable learning and experiential journey for participating students and teachers.
The event attracted participation from five schools, including SKH Bishop Baker Secondary School, Pok Oi Hospital Tang Pui King Memorial College, Man Kwan Pak Kau College, Tin Shui Wai Methodist College, and Shap Pat Heung Rural Committee Kung Yik She Secondary School. Our school (10 students from Forms 2 to 4 to join the tour), exploring the Greater Bay Area alongside other students and teachers.
During the tour, students visited Gaomei Air Conditioning Equipment Co., Ltd., Yongnong Machinery Cooperative, Lee Kum Kee (Xinhui) Food Co., Ltd., and Xinhui Chenpi Village. They gained in-depth insights into the industrial development and innovative practices of the Greater Bay Area. Through face-to-face exchanges with entrepreneurs, students learned about modern agricultural technologies, operated agricultural drones, and explored the operational models of cooperatives. ancing their understanding of the region’s diverse economy and cultural richness.
This study tour not only broadened the students’ horizons but also inspired them to reflect on their future academic and career planning. Many students expressed that they gained a lot from the experience, not only acquiring knowledge but also igniting their passion for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Osaka, Japan
The school organized a “Osaka-Shikoku Environmental Conservation and Cultural Deep Learning Tour” from March 13-18. The itinerary was very rich, including: Visiting “Panasonic Eco Technology Center” to learn about electronic appliance recycling and processing procedures；Touring the Kamikatsu Zero Waste Center, a zero-waste town that sorts recyclables into 45 categories with a recycling rate exceeding 80%；Visiting the Kobe Earthquake Memorial Museum to experience the power of earthquakes and understand their impact on Japanese people. Cultural activities such as tea ceremony experience and handmade udon noodle making.
Most notably, students had the precious opportunity to stay with local host families, cooking together and experiencing farming, allowing them to truly experience local culture. The scenes of students and host families exchanging gifts and embracing each other during farewell were particularly touching.
During the six-day, five-night trip, students gained valuable insights and developed a deeper understanding of Japanese history and conservation culture. There is a Japanese tea ceremony saying – “Ichigo Ichie” (一期一會), meaning “one time, one meeting” – this exchange program was indeed a precious encounter, and it was wonderful to see students cherishing and fully engaging throughout the entire program.
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