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UK study tour

UK and Denmark

Our teachers led a group of six students to participate in an exchange programme in the UK and Denmark recently, which included a range of cultural and technology-related experiences. One of the highlights was attending the largest educational technology exhibition in Europe – the Bett Show, where our team shared our school’s strategies in STEAM creation and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

At the Bett Show Mr. Lee Chi Yuen and three Form 1 students presented the school’s successful experience in leveraging Goodnotes Classroom in lessons to attendees from around the world. They shared classroom examples demonstrating how Goodnotes enhanced teaching and learning efficiency, showcased innovative applications in teaching strategies, and highlighted their adept use of technology. The presentation also allowed participants to see how Goodnotes and related AI features could facilitate teaching and learning.

Our students who participated stood out with their excellent performance, displaying great confidence during their presentations, which drew unanimous praise from the audience. This also gave attendees an opportunity to understand the unique learning experiences of our students and their global perspectives.

Hope more students and teachers participate in such exchanges and presentations in the future to drive educational development with a global outlook.
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Exchange program in the United Kingdom and Denmark

UK and Denmark

This 13-day educational study tour aimed to help participants understand international educational trends and innovative teaching methods, with a focus on STEAM education and the application of educational technology. The itinerary included visits to renowned institutions in the UK such as Oxford University, educational technology companies like Apple UK and GoodNotes, and the globally renowned education technology exhibition, Bett Show, to explore cutting-edge educational products and STEAM project displays. Several professional workshops were also arranged to help participants master innovative teaching techniques and enhance curriculum design skills. The tour was complemented by cultural exploration, including visits to iconic landmarks such as the British Museum and Tower Bridge.

Additionally, the itinerary featured an educational technology study tour in Denmark, including a visit to KUBO Denmark to gain insights into how educational robots are integrated into classroom teaching and participate in workshops to experience innovative technologies firsthand. The group also visited the Hans Christian Andersen Museum to combine cultural learning with educational inspiration. Through this dual learning experience in the UK and Denmark, participants gained an understanding of the latest trends in the integration of cutting-edge technology with education.
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STEAM – Taiwan Maker Faire Technology Learning Exchange Tour

Our students embarked on a five-day STEAM – Taiwan Maker Faire Technology Learning Exchange Tour to Taipei on November 29. This exchange tour not only provided students with an opportunity to showcase their achievements but also allowed them to gain deeper insights into Taiwan’s innovative technology development and cultural heritage.

The students participated in the Taiwan Maker Faire, where they presented their projects to participants from around the world and exchanged creative insights with other exhibitors. Through their exposure to various innovative technology applications at the exhibition, students broadened their horizons and gained valuable presentation experience.

The itinerary also included visits to several famous Taiwanese landmarks, including Da’ an Forest Park, which holds significant ecological educational value, where students learned about urban ecosystem conservation. They also visited the culturally rich Jiufen Old Street and Shifen Station, where they experienced traditional culture through sky lantern releasing and gained a deeper understanding of local historical development. The students also visited the National Taiwan Science Education Center to explore various scientific knowledge

Through this Taiwan tour, students not only showcased their creative achievements but also personally experienced Taiwan’s technological development and cultural characteristics, broadening their international perspective and gaining valuable insights.












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Maker Faire Shenzhen 2024

Our school’s teachers and students participated in the Greater Bay Area International Maker Summit and Maker Faire Shenzhen exhibition held in Shenzhen from November 16 to 17, 2024. The summit, themed “Everything Can Be AI”, brought together over 120 exhibitors from around the world and attracted schools and organizations from across the Greater Bay Area to showcase their innovative achievements.

During the exhibition, our students presented their AI and STEAM projects, including AI-powered safety monitoring devices, generative AI works promoting Hong Kong’s tourism and intangible cultural heritage, and more. Students engaged in in-depth interactions with visitors, gaining valuable feedback and suggestions. Many junior students benefited greatly from the experience, enhancing their confidence and learning from the exchange.

In addition to showcasing their projects, students participated in various AI workshops during the event, furthering their understanding of how artificial intelligence is shaping societal development. They also gained insights into the innovative applications of AI and technology in various fields within China.

Reflecting on the experience, students expressed that participating in this exhibition was truly a rare and valuable opportunity. For many, it was their first time exhibiting outside Hong Kong. The event allowed them to step out of the classroom, apply their knowledge, and experience technological innovation first-hand. It also fostered their creative spirit, helping them improve the quality of their work and inspiring continuous innovation for the future.
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AI Spark Science and Innovation Training Camp

Bejing, China

The Form 4 students of our school participated in the AI Spark Science and Innovation Training Camp organized by Hong Kong Baptist University in August, which provided them with an opportunity to explore the mysteries of artificial intelligence alongside students from Beijing.

The five-day, four-night training camp was rich in content. The students visited iFLYTEK, where they experienced firsthand how AI technology is applied in daily life. They were then arranged to learn about generative AI and how this emerging technology can create astonishing content. The students also enjoyed hands-on programming to control robotic cars, experiencing the joy of coding. On the last day, they were fortunate enough to attend the 2024 Soong Ching Ling Future Science Day award ceremony, witnessing the limitless possibilities brought about by technological innovation.

Through this invaluable experience, the students not only broadened their horizons but also gained a wealth of knowledge. They learned advanced AI technologies and how to collaborate with students from different regions, enhancing their communication and teamwork skills. More importantly, they developed a passion and curiosity for the future of technology during the training camp. We hope they will maintain this enthusiasm and perhaps even pursue careers in the technology sector to contribute to society.
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Hong Kong Youth Tour to Qinghai

Qinghai, China

The 8-day “Hong Kong Youth Tour to Qinghai” organized by the Hong Kong Youth Exchange and Promotion Association (HKYEPA), has successfully completed on July 16. Ten students from our school joined over 100 Hong Kong youths on the inaugural flight from Hong Kong to Xining, Qinghai Province for this exchange program.
During the trip, the students visited the Qinghai Natural Resource Museum, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Wild Zoo, Photovoltaic Power Station, Chaka Salt Lake, Qinghai Lake, Dayu Tribe, and the the Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. This allowed the students to gain a deep understanding of Qinghai’s culture, geological features as well as the nature conservation and green energy in Qinghai.
The following are some related reports of the activity:

http://media.tibet.cn/video/p/20240712/1720753972559.shtml

http://m.tibet.cn/cn/news/yc/202407/t20240714_7657269.html
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Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Vigor Marching Band Show

Zhuhai, China

Members of our school’s marching band participated in Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Vigor Marching Band Show last week, and performed alongside with 130 students from six different schools in Hong Kong, and up to 400 teenagers from the three cities, which was a valuable and special experience to our students.

The performance in the Greater Bay Area demonstrated the talent of students from Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macau. Through stirring melodies and uniformed pace, coordination in changing formations, our students made full use of their team spirit, and had a great performance, enhancing students’ techniques and widen their visions. This wonderful event once again proved our students have a diversified learning experience.
During the event, not only do our students perform, but also exchange with teenagers from different regions, which was meaningful for our students to make friends from a variety of cities.

May this experience can broaden the horizons of MKPC folks.
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Bejing Exchange Tour

Bejing, China

Our school has held an unforgettable exchange tour during 10 to 14 July 2024. This exchange tour has brought students into a in-depth exploration of PE culture of Beijing, the Capital of China. Students had their horizons broadened, and receive gains.

During the exchange tour, our students had a 2 day basketball training and competed against the Beijing Academy. This allow our students to learn from the training methods of our sister school in Beijing, as well as enhancing their team spirit.

Apart from that, students also visited the main stadiums of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, namely the National Stadium, which is dubbed the “Bird’s Nest”, and the Beijing National Aquatics Center. They also visited the Temple of Heaven and the Guozijian too. From the visits, our students had a deep understanding on the design ideals and operation status of those world-class level stadiums, feeling the charm of Chinese culture and PE careers.
Not only does the exchange tour enable our students to receive professional basketball training, but also widening their vision and PE development in different cultural backgrounds, forming a solid base for future PE development.

May MKPC folks embark on this wonderful PE journey, and seek a PE dream of their own!
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Italy Study Tour

Italy

On July 3, students from our school embarked on a 9-day trip to Italy to explore the history of the Renaissance period. Along the way, they visited cities such as Milan, Pisa, Siena, Florence, and Rome.

They toured the world’s largest Gothic cathedral – the Milan Cathedral; and had the chance to closely appreciate the works of the three Renaissance masters: the creative concepts of Da Vinci, the original David sculpture by Michelangelo, and Raphael’s famous fresco The School of Athens.

The students also visited architectural wonders from the textbooks, such as the Roman Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Through this immersive experience, the students gained a deeper understanding and appreciation of the artistic achievements and historical developments of the Renaissance period. They are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to join the school’s history study tour again next year.
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Hokkaido Study Tour

Hokkaido, Japan

Our students have just visited Hokkaido for an in-depth exchange during 3-8July. This was the first time for Chitose Tourism Bureau to co-operate with Hong Kong school after the pandemic, which allowed us to live in local hostel, a full-day interaction and communication with local people and even had a terrific homestay experience. Not only had we made remarkable communion with the Chitose High School students, but also been interviewed by the local press. These extraordinary schedules had composed to a precious experience for our students to remember.

Moreover, our students had also visited the Shikisai-no-Oka Flower Park, witnessing the boundless lawn flooded with full colour spectrum of flowers; viewing a sea of uncountable lavender in Farm Tomita; picking haskapp in Atsuma-chō; in commune with the nature in Asahiyama Zoological Park, Northern Horse Park as well as Sapporo Ecorin Village. Every sight caught in the students’ eyes, every sound heard in the students’ ears had broaden their vision from a narrow tunnel to a more global and knowledgeable scope.

Let the MKPC folks to walk their own path, gradually stepping towards the world and appreciate the world.