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Study Tour (27 Jun - 3 July 2025)

In addition to becoming more independent, the students had a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in non-Asian cultures. Their experiences included staying overnight on a farm, learning about Aboriginal culture by designing boomerangs, visiting museums and parks, ordering food in restaurants and cafés, and practicing proper table manners. Through these activities, they grew significantly—not only in cultural understanding but also in learning when to compromise. 

Day 0 (27 Jun 2025)

This was the day we took off to Australia. It was almost mid-night when we departed at the Hong Kong International Airport. Because we were heading to the Southern Hemisphere, the season changed from hot summer to cold winter!

Day 1 (28 Jun 2025)

We landed in Melbourne and visited a few places before heading to the farm to stay overnight. Our first stop was Queen Victoria Market, the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere. Next, we explored Fitzroy Gardens, where we took some stunning photos. The gardens were so picturesque that they even served as a popular wedding venue—we spotted several couples having their ceremonies there! Afterward, we visited St. Patrick’s Cathedral, a serene and spiritual place. As a Catholic secondary school, this was a meaningful pilgrimage site for us. Later, we camped at Frank’s Farm, which turned out to be a unique experience for our students—some even got to sleep in tents! But don’t worry, they stayed cozy with electric bed warmers.

Mind you. You can see a lot of wild animals in Australia, especially flocks and flocks of birds. They are generally calm and get used to being with human.

Day 2 (29 Jun 2025)

After a chilly overnight stay at Frank’s Farm, we spent the entire day exploring the grounds and even learned how to design our own boomerangs! By evening, we treated ourselves to a delicious Italian feast at Sofia Family Restaurant—though we might have scandalized purists by ordering pineapple-topped pizzas! Finally, we settled into our home base for the rest of the tour, the Aura on Flinders Serviced Apartments, with a quick snack stop at Woolworths to stock up for the days ahead.

Our principal Dr. Lo prepared something special for us. He shared his story about his first visit to the US and receiving a red packet from his relative with special purpose. Therefore, he gave each student a red packet and would like them to buy something for their parents as an appreciation.

Day 3 (30 Jun 2025)

Today, we first visited St. Bede’s College, where we received an incredibly warm welcome. Our students and theirs exchanged insights about our schools and cultures, and we couldn’t be prouder of our outstanding student representatives—Anna, Hermosa, Mekka, Lily, and Tony—who delivered fantastic presentations for the group.

Kyle and Dylan, along with St. Bede’s student helpers, gave us a guided tour of their sprawling campus (it was so huge we got lost almost instantly!). After a late morning tea, we headed to Melbourne Zoo for an up-close encounter with Australia’s incredible wildlife.

In the evening, we hopped on a local tram (which looked just like a light rail) to Emporium for some shopping—where a few students scored amazing bargains! We capped off the day with a classic fish and chips dinner at Sea Salt Kitchen.

Day 4 (1 Jul 2025)

Our second day at St. Bede’s College began with students joining their buddies in the classroom, experiencing Australian lessons firsthand—an immersive cultural exchange we’d all been anticipating.

The day took an exciting turn when we received the honor of visiting Kilbreda College, a nearby girls’ school. Though more compact than St. Bede’s (yet still larger than Hong Kong schools!), Kilbreda charmed us with its warm welcome. Their students gave ours an impromptu campus tour—a delightful surprise that enriched our understanding of local education.

After a quick stop at Coles for souvenirs and snacks (essential fuel for any school trip!), which was just opposite to Kilbreda College, we ventured to Sherbrooke Forest to feed cockatoos. While the birdseed shop was closed, we enjoyed a serene walk through the towering eucalypts before heading to the day’s highlight: riding Puffing Billy! The historic steam train’s one-hour journey through the lush Dandenong Ranges left everyone breathless—both from the stunning scenery and the occasional gust of steam.

Dinner at Geppetto’s became an unexpected etiquette masterclass. Between savoring perfectly cooked steaks, students learned about doneness preferences and refined their table manners—lessons that sparked thoughtful reflections later.

There were two special guests, Roger Heung and Liu Ka Wai, who were our alumni that graduated in 2014. They came to the serviced apartments and shared their valuable experience in Melbourne and gave our students lots of inspiration and motivation.

The Hong Kong Wetland Park (22 Jan 2025)

It's the Spring Season and students are grabbing the tail of the winter time to enjoy the wonderful moment of breeze. 5N students went to the HK Wetland Park chaperoned by Mr. Neil and Mrs Koleung for an eco-tour using English as the medium of instruction. Mr. Neil turned himself into a tour guide and introduced the features of the wetland, which was visited by him for the first time too!

EEPT x Cafe DLS x Home Economic Club (27 Nov 2024)

Thanks to the support of the IE Team and Home Economic Club, students got the chance to use English to place orders for drinks and snacks. Students were required to finish a worksheet as voucher in exchange for a cup of coffee and a cheesecake. Let's look at how students enjoy their time!

K11 Musea English Outing (2 Oct 2024)

Thanks to Mrs Koleung, the school managed to establish a connection with K11 Musea, and they let our student visit their shopping mall. Students were introduced about the mall by the staff guide using English, which matched with what they were learning in their S2 English curriculum.