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1. Experiencing 21st Century English Writing with e-Learning Tools
* co-organized by the Standing Committee on Langauge Education and Research (SCOLAR) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).
learning does not suspend
learning does not suspend
In the 6-hour student workshops, F.2 students gained an opportunity to enhance their writing competence through self-regulated writing strategies and e-learning resources/tools. They were also nominated to join an essay writing competition to showcase what they learnt. Though the workshops had to be carried out on Zoom due to COVID, students were all highly engaged. Their thoughtful responses and wonderful learning attitude were highly commended by the tutors.
In the teacher professional development workshops, our English teachers visited the Centre for Language Education and Multiliteracies Research (CLEMR) of the Faculty of Education of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) to explore innovative ways of enhancing our students’ writing competence through self-regulation, 21st century skills and e-Learning resources/tools.
2. Public Speaking Exposure Activities
* co-organized by the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR) and the HKFYG Institute for Leadership Development Limited (HKFYG)
4D Chu Wing Shan, 4D Yip Tsz Wan, 5A Lui Mei Pui, 5A Yeung Wing Hei and 5A Wong Yuen Tung
These students went through a series of public speaking enhancement training and exposure activities. They worked on the following aspects of public speaking techniques:
finding the right speech topic
developing styles and non-verbal communication strategies
use of rhetoric devices, etc.
Promising young orators from F.4 and F.5 took a break from polishing their speaking skills to snap a photo with their teachers and trainers.
3. Kowloon City Adventure
The life-wide learning project is a collaboration of the Geography Department, the English Department, and Mr. Ralph Wong, the EDB Language Learning Support Section (LLSS) officer.
In the project, F.4 students went on a virtual or in-person cultural tour to places like:
Kowloon Walled City
Hau Wong Temple
Stone Houses Family Garden
Tai Wo Tang Café, Kai Tak Road
Sa Po Road
With the information collected, students performed different authentic tasks including an Instagram post, a feature article, a survey report, and a letter to the editor to showcase their experiences.
The Kowloon City Adventure provides F. 4 students with first-hand experience of collating information from different authentic sources. It also gets them familiarized with the cultural and historical backgrounds and future plans of their neighbourhood.
kick off
kick off
F.4 Students are ready, and so are our teachers.
Explore
Explore
Mr. Fung, Panel Head of the Geography Department is conducting a guided tour about urban decay and urban redevelopment plans in Kowloon City
data in real life
data in real life
English teachers guide students to collect data using a mobile app, EduVentureX and report the findings.
learning outcome
learning outcome
Students sent their letters to Young Post to voice their opinions about the Kowloon City redevelopment project.
4A Law Chun Hin’s letter was published in Young Post on 11 July, 2022.
Students shared their unforgettable moments from the cultural tour on their Instagram. (right)
Student work: 4A Yu Ming Kiu
4. English Speaking Thursdays
October Theme: Sports
November Theme: European Food
Do you know what cuisine this is?
Don't forget to put yours into the box!
Busy working on it.
Hey do you know this one?
You deserve the rewards!
December Theme: Festival and Hotel
English ambassdors are all ready!
Let's do it step by step.
Can you find the answers to the questions?
Talk to Mr. Wittenburg for candies!
Crowds observed all around the booth.
June Theme: Gratitude
The English Speaking Thursday was held on 23 June at lunchbreak in the school hall.
The theme was “SOW a grateful heart.” There were more than 10 game booths to help students practice gratitude and take time to notice good things in life. The games also covered different English Sayings of Wisdom (SOW).
Question today
Question today
Can you tell us a person you want to say thanks to? And why?
Can you tell us a person you want to say thanks to? And why?
Get stamps
Get stamps
Talk to our English ambassodors and/or play a game. You win stamps for your English passport.
Sticker challenge
Sticker challenge
Which sticker would you choose to reply to the Whatsapp message? Why?
Mr. Wittenberg tries his luck at a game organized by members of the English Club.
There wasn’t an empty spot in the room as students were eager to participate in their first English Speaking Thursday after the special holiday break.
5. Fruits Day
This day we can enjoy fruits during our lunch time. I wish we had that every day. Fruits are healthy for our body and they can be delicious if properly stored and treated.
Not only that. We get to guess a grid of riddles about vegertables and fruits in English! To my surprise, they aren't that easy to guess!
6. Drama Appreciation and Pre-show workshop
Mr. Wittenberg teaches the English Club all about the Amazon Rainforest in preparation for their trip to view this year’s AFTEC drama performance in Sai Wan Ho.
Student learn about some of the plants, animals and people that live in the Amazon.
The AFTEC drama performance viewers pose for a quick photo opportunity in the lobby of the Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre Theatre.
7. English Club Recruitment Day
The English Club designs a booth full of fun English games and offers prizes to winners during STFA SWC’s club recruitment day.
Students put their English skills to the test at some of the English Club’s fun activities.
The English Club designs a booth full of fun English games and offers prizes to winners during STFA SWC’s club recruitment day.
Students put their English skills to the test at some of the English Club’s fun activities.
8. English Club Meeting
Because of Covid-19, we do not have many activities this year. Still, we met a few times to have some fun!
Pictionary Corner
Pictionary Corner
Is it that hard?
Is it that hard?
Board game's Fun
Board game's Fun
Celebrity heads
Celebrity heads
9. Afterschool Enhancement and Consolidation Writing Workshops for F. 6
F. 6 students have ample chances for writing practice in the afterschool writing workshops. The workshops are carried out every cycle through Zoom meetings. The teacher gives students individual consultations to help students polish their writing.
10. Saturday F.6 Enhancement Programme
To help F. 6 students better prepare for the HKDSE, the Saturday enhancement programme allows students to focus on Paper 3 Listening and Integrated Skills.
11. Afterschool Oral Practice with Mr. Wittenberg
F. 6 Oral Mock Exam Practice
F. 5 Oral Practice
F.3 TSA Oral Practice
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