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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!