Year 8

Get ready for a week of non-stop energy with the Dance for Joy HK Immersion Schedule! 

From Monday to Thursday, you will dive deep into a new genre each day—mastering K-Pop, getting sassy with Jazz Funk, dropping beats with Hip-Hop, and performing dramatically with Musical Theatre. Each session is packed with everything you need, starting with warm-ups and rhythm basics, progressing through complex choreography, advanced formation work, and ending with high-energy freestyle jams and essential conditioning. The whole experience culminates on Friday with comprehensive rehearsals and the thrilling Showcase, where you'll perform all your favorite routines and celebrate your incredible progress! 

Ever wondered what the Wilson or Hong Kong trails are? Ever seen the view of Hong Kong from one of its highest peaks? Ever walked the Dragon’s Back? Find out more about your own backyard and how green it really is.

Get outdoors and experience the real gems of Hong Kong. Each day explore a different hike along the many trails this wonderful land has to offer. The hikes will begin gently and become progressively more challenging as you get accustomed to the walks. We will be meeting at different starting points each day, ready to hit the trails.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Packed lunches are needed as well as a charged up Octopus Card to use the public transport as students need to travel independently to and from hike meeting and finishing locations. Please note that the timings for each day will vary depending on the hike. A detailed itinerary will be shared with you nearer the time.

The beauty of this trip lies in its variety. During the week you will explore various aspects of this vibrant city we call home and discover hidden gems you did not know existed. The 2024 itinerary involved a plethora of exciting experiences such as: a HK treasure hunt; chopstick making; dim sum, egg tart, noodle and milk tea making; visiting unique heritage buildings; cycling in Tai Po and much more! You will travel to the beating heart and far corners of Hong Kong, explore the most iconic places and discover how they continue to define our great city.

Please note that some activities involve students working in groups where they will be unaccompanied by staff. Staff will be located at checkpoints. Students will require a charged Octopus card.

Led by Georgina from Image Box Photography, the week will consist of understanding where influences come from, how ideas form and how photographers get to the final image. The students will start to create their own stories and bodies of work through the lens, eventually working toward a final piece to display and discuss. You will see the students research and experiment with photography, creativity and find  influences, unfolding through a sketch book of ideas.

The course will have support booklets to refer to throughout and at later dates when the student wants to strengthen their new found skill.

Technical knowledge of the cameras working will cover shutter speed, iso, aperture, light metering, lenses and how shape, colour, mood, story and relevance of subjects create images. The workshop will cover the main elements of photography needed to gain the knowledge of a photographers working world, from ideas and influences to technical knowledge, to discussions of each other’s work, through to framing their own piece and presenting it at an exhibition. 

Service provider: Imagebox

The "Posca  - Maker Week" is a five-day immersive program aimed at fostering cultural appreciation and personal expression through the exploration of five distinct cultures: Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, Indian, and the students' own modern culture. Participants will delve into the rich visual histories of these cultures and culminate in the creation of personalized designs for everyday objects.

This workshop aims to inspire creativity, cultural appreciation, and self-expression through visual language.

During this activity, students will be based at the Sunroom Studio in Peng Chau and learn how to use the wheel. You will learn how to work with clay and then start to mould  your creations. Every day you will take the ferry to beautiful Peng Chau and work alongside others in a beautiful rural setting. At the end of the week you will fire your creations to be able to keep them forever. Please note, this course runs from 9-3pm each day apart from Friday which finishes at 1.30pm.

Service provider: Sunroom Studio 

Led by the team at Australasia Sports, this year's sports camp will be based exclusively at the Hong Kong Football Club. With its world class facilities and professional coaches, students will enjoy participating in up to 15 different sports, teambuilding activities as well as health and nutrition workshops. Lunch is included in the price.

Service provider: Australasia Sports 

Don't know your bechamel from your ragu? This could be the activity for you. Come and learn some new recipes and develop the skills to cook competently for your friends and family. Working with different people throughout the week, learn some classic recipes and how to put your own spin on them. An exciting opportunity to build your skills and your cookery repertoire. This activity is led by WIS staff and is based in the food technology classrooms.

This free Horizons Week trip is designed to get you out and about, enjoying the beautiful urban walks Hong Kong has to offer. You will make your way to school as normal where you will meet the group then you will enjoy a different walking route each day. This trip will blend urban hikes with cultural experiences, photographic challenges and wildlife spotting. 

The itinerary is TBC. Students will make their way to school as normal in the morning. They will be dismissed from the end point which will be near public transport networks. Note that hikes will finish at different times each day and the anticipated finished time is likely to be earlier than the school day. It is anticipated that the Friday will be spent in school, creating content, sharing their achievements and experiences throughout the week.

Learn how to become a You Tube sensation! 

Content creation is a skill that will undoubtedly benefit students in the future. Throughout this week, you will be given a brief and will plan, create content and edit to learn the increasingly important skill of communicating to an audience using technology. Guided by multimedia teacher and expert, Mr Collins, students will develop vital 21st century skills.

You will be based in school with trips to film 'on location' in Central. There is a food-based element to this trip so please enquire further before enrolling if you have dietary requirements. Students will need to purchase their own snacks from local bakeries and Dai Pai Dongs.