In the Chinese New Year, apart from celebrations and visiting my relatives, I also went to school for the choir practice. We are preparing for the Tai Po Festival Competition in 21/2. Last year, we were very happy that we won the championship. I hope all our effort in these few months could pay off this time to win the competition again.

2R Mimi Lui

馬年伊始，先祝大家龍馬精神、馬到功成。 大家有沒有留意今年的元宵節和西方的情人節在同一天？這個巧合是每19年才會出現一次。大家也說元宵節是「中國情人節」，但大家知道元宵節的起源嗎？ 關於元宵節的起源有很多，其中一個關於元宵節起源的故事是這樣的：相傳漢武帝時，有位宮女名叫元宵，她因思親而欲投井自盡。這事被東方朔知道後，便想辦法幫元宵。東方朔言談玄妙，並打扮成算命先生，大家也求他指點迷津，但每人求得的籤文都是：「正月十五火焚身。」這令長安城陷入一片恐慌。 漢武帝得知後，請東方朔討教平息之方。東方朔指出，火神君最愛吃湯圓，十五晚上可命宮女元宵做湯圓焚香上供。再傳諭臣民一起外出避禍，滿城街巷、庭院屋門都掛上紅燈，好像滿城大火，就可騙過在天上觀望的火神君了。漢武帝於是照辦，結果正月十五那天，長安城熱熱鬧鬧，最後平安無事，而元宵也終於與家人團聚了。自此以後，每逢正月十五日，大家也會掛彩燈、吃湯圓，這樣的傳統便流傳下來了。 近年，受西方文化影響，「元宵」與「七夕」一樣，也被當作「中國情人節」。碰巧今年中西情人節均在同一日，大家不妨於14/2星期五午膳時間，到有蓋操場參加中文科舉辦的摺花燈及猜燈謎活動，又或到BUDDY SCHEME的攤位買一份朱古力慶祝吧。

Ms Fu Ho Yi

 

Sports Day – My happiest moment in the year.

Working with the student helpers;
Participating in the events;
Watching the competitions on the track and field;
Hearing the cheers from houses;
Enjoying the cheering team performances; Presenting the prizes to the winners;
All of these made us feel young and energetic!

At last, singing the school song together was the greatest moment ever. We showed high team spirit and strong sense of belongings!

I hope Sports Day would be one of the most memorable moments in your life, and students can keep up the passion in Sports Day as well as daily life.

Ms Chan Wing Han

Hearing the hubbub from each house, we knew that it was time for LTPSS Sports Day… This year, Yip Chun Mo and I had the honour to take the oath at the Opening Ceremony on behalf of all athletes. It was my pleasure to take this role. Not only is Sports Day a competition amongst houses, it is also a great event that bonds us all together. Members of the houses cheered for one another in the good-natured competitions, and the two days were filled with harmonious atmosphere. Apart from getting medals, friendships and the sense of belonging to house and school are also developed. These are the extra rewards that are far more valuable than the medals. Taking part in Sports Day is a lot of fun. This is really the most wonderful Sports Day ever.

6A Wong Hoi Lam

I am Jessie Hui from 6T. This is the last year of my secondary school life. I am glad to have such a good time with my teachers and friends in the past 6 years. Facing the coming DSE, I am really streesed. Time seems never enough for me to prepare for the public exam. Luckily we have a mock exam later this month to help our revision. Future is always confusing before the graduation. Yet, I am still looking forward to the advantures on the way of life.

Jessie Hui 6T

First impressions are often lasting impressions. This is why I have chosen to write about my experience of meeting all the staff and students of Law Ting Pong Secondary School, at the annual Fun Run on December 19th. It was a sunny if not slightly chilly day as I arrived at Plover Cove not sure what to expect because, in all my years of teaching, I have never been part of a whole school fun run. The organization was impressive, so congratulations to the PE department! I was given a tag to record my time and a full set of instructions. The teachers made me feel very welcome – especially the Spanish Team who placed themselves at crucial places on the route to shout encouragement. The students looked a little puzzled but seemed to be thoroughly enjoying the occasion. There was a really positive school spirit as everyone did the walk. I was surprised to see how many took part in the Fun Run and even more surprised by some of the excellent times – so congratulations to all the winners. I was a little nervous about being placed in the advanced group for the Run with so many young and fit runners. Even so I was able to pass a few breathless teenagers before the finish, and ended up with a respectable time for someone of my age!

This introduction to LTPSS was never planned but on hindsight it proved to be a wonderful experience and confirmed all the good things I had heard about the school. Next year I shall try for one of those medals!!'

Mr. Peter Woodhead

It doesn't matter whether we are teachers or students. Each one of us is a learner, and each day we strive to learn in ways such that we can better ourselves for the ever-growing challenges of the 21st Century - particularly when opportunities to learn arise. Last Thursday-Saturday (12-14/12/2013), our teachers had the privilege of attending the Learning & Teaching Expo 2013 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). This event comprised of many attendees across the world in addition to educators, technologists, vendors, keynote speakers and schools providing 'pilot' classrooms where technology initiatives were present. The event was an opportunity for us to learn how to utilise technology and best practices in our teaching and learning, and was also an opportunity for us to network and collaborate with other learning individuals. Overall the event was fruitful! As time goes by from this moment on, we as teachers hope to showcase and apply what we have learnt for our students and school in order to propel LTPSS to a very engaging and promising learning future!

Until Next Time.. Mr. Paul Marriott

I am a school choir member. Before Speech Day, we have practiced so many times and it is difficult to remember the dance steps. It took me a lot of effort to remember when to turn around and put our hands up high. Our performance was very successful and I was happy that we had a chance to perform in front of all the graduates and guests. I hope it was a present to all the graduates and I wish them a happy university life.

Cheung Ka Long 2R

 

It is always a pleasure to join the Speech Day because it is a time to see students who studied hard for the New Senior Secondary Curriculum to reap their harvest. From the smiles of the graduates I know how much they have enjoyed their secondary school life. Miss Fiona Chan and I were honored to be the teachers-in-charge of Igniting the Flame this year. 5 graduates and 5 current S.6 students were selected to be the student representatives to ignite the flame, which symbolized the passing on of our school motto – sincerity, righteousness, contemplation and practice. I was touched when I saw the flame being passed on, and I hoped the spirit would be continued. 

Miss Winnie chow

 

I was so glad to accompany the Shunde students for a day. When we had lesson together with them, I was so impressed by their learning motivation and attitude. Despite the fact that they couldn't understand all the content the teachers taught, they observed, listened and jotted down notes seriously. I very much appreciated this learning habit. Also, they were very nice and friendly. They liked to share the difference between their school and ours. It allowed us to know more about their culture. I really hope to meet them again as it was an unforgettable experience to meet some people from other city.

5T Loretta Lee

It was a nice opportunity to see the exchange students from Shunde Luodingbang Middle School, our sister school to come to our school to have a short but fruitful trip last week. As a teacher of LTPSS, I observed the students from Shunde are all very hardworking and dedicated to their learning. They showed attention in lessons, as well as enthusiasm in acquiring new knowledge. It’s just impressive! I appeal to all LTPSS students to reflect on your study habit and learn from the exchange students. Good students should choose what is good and hold fast to it.

Mr Eric So

On Parents Day, I was so happy because I have shown improvement in my first performance report. It was also the first time my mum met my class teacher Mr. Siu. I was so nervous. They talked a lot about my performance and both of them were happy with my result. My mum was so delighted with my Chinese, English and Mathematics improvement. Last year, I received C in all these subjects, and now I have B or above. Thanks to my teachers for their teaching and I will keep on working hard.
2R Queenie Lee

 

 

Parents Day is always a special day. On that day, we could meet parents, talk about our kids and see what we could do together to make them improve. I was so happy to meet the parents from my class. They were all supportive. Every kid was given their first performance report. It showed performance of different aspects in different subjects, which allowed us to talk about plans on how to improve in that particular area. Thanks to the parents who came and I’m looking forward to meeting you again.

Mr Siu Kam Kuen