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!

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.

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.

Kunming, Lijiang, and Dali, China

Our students recently embarked on a 6-day, 5-night (2-7July) cultural immersion trip to Kunming, Lijiang, and Dali. During this enriching journey, they gained fascinating insights into the histories and traditions of 25 different ethnic minority groups in Yunnan.

The highlights included hands-on experiences that allowed our students to truly connect with the local cultures. They mastered the intricate art of Bai tie-dye, creating their own beautiful scarves. They also learned how the Dongba people skillfully craft traditional paper using tree bark. Our students found these interactions with minority communities to be eye-opening and incredibly rewarding.

Beyond these cultural workshops, the itinerary also took our students to scenic spots like the Erhai Lake ecological corridor, the ancient town of Lijiang, the picturesque Flower Language Ranch, the lively old streets of Kunming, and the majestic Yulong Snow Mountain. One particularly magical moment was when they felt transported to Turkey’s famed Cotton Castle while exploring the breathtaking Blue Moon Valley.

Although the weather prevented them from seeing the snow-capped mountain, our students were still captivated by the “Impression Lijiang” stage performance, which further immersed them in the Naxi Dongba culture.

This transformative cultural exchange program provided our students with invaluable opportunities to deeply engage with Yunnan’s diverse ethnic heritage. It was a truly enriching experience that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on them.

Sydney, Australia

A few weeks ago, our students and students from Man Kwan QualiEd College and Jockey Club Man Kwan Eduyoung College visited Sydney while practicing the cultural exchange tour. During every single English class in the morning, we deeply explored the history, culture, and ecology of Australia. After that, we could experience the various things mentioned in the lesson immediately. During the excursions, we had also been to Taronga Zoo and the Sea Life Aquarium, where we could get a chance to see unique Australian animals such as kangaroos, koalas, dingo, etc.

On the other hand, we visited a lot of famous landmarks in Australia, like Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Tower, and Bondi Beach. We definitely enjoyed the amazing scenery and view. In addition, we also had the opportunity to visit the University of Sydney and the University of Technology Sydney, which could give us a look at the well-known seat of learning.

Last but not least, each of us could get lots of chances to communicate with locals in English. That’s a rare opportunity for us to practice English and we gained a fruitful journey in Australia!