Experiential Learning Week 2013-2014– Teacher’s Reflection

I took part in organizing some of the activities in the Experiential Learning Week, e.g. S.1 Macau Study Trip, S.4 Cheung Chau Field Trip etc. Although I did not join the Macau Study Trip with my S.1 students, I had a lot of fun in preparing the Trip. The students had to come up with their own research topic, draft their own proposal before the Trip. They felt excited and very curious about the Trip. It was probably the first time for many of them to travel without their parents! Most of the students were able to cooperate with each other very well. Though sometimes they faced difficulties which hindered their performance on the research, their subject teachers acted as facilitators to guide them the appropriate way to deal with the problems.

In addition, I went to Cheung Chau for a field study with S.4 students. Students went to different checkpoints, e.g. St. Paul’s Hospital, the Rock Carvings of Cheung Chau etc. to investigate whether conservation is taking place in these cultural heritages. This was a valuable opportunity for them to understand more about the history of Cheung Chau.

In conclusion, our school provides a great variety of activities to our students in the Experiential Learning Week. These serve as another way to learn outside classroom, or even in the world since we also organized study trips to Guangzhou and Taipei for S.2 and S.3 students respectively.

Miss Lai Ka Yan, Vanessa
OLE Committee

 

 

Experiential Learning Week 2013 – 2014 – Student’s Reflection

Last week was the Experiential Learning Week, it was a lot of fun. The school arranged many activities for us. I think the most interesting thing was going to Macau to conduct a research project. We did many things in Macau, they will forever be part of my memory.

1T Ho Ching Man, Yoyo (3)

We English teachers would like to express our appreciation to the students at LTPSS for showing your respect to the English works and working really hard and seriously on them. We have been really impressed by the originality of the students’ work. In order to show our respect for these pieces of creative and thoughtful work, the English teachers decided to put them up for display on 4/F – the English subject floor. Every English teacher is fully committed to establishing a nice and positive English learning environment here in which students’ every piece of hard work is recognised and valued.

The English subject floor has been decorated with the concept of ‘LEARNING HARVEST’. We regard the receiving of students’ successful work as reaping the harvest of quality teaching. The floor is decorated with doors painted in brown as the brunches and the corridors and pipes filled with green and strong leaves clinging to the walls and Students’ work hanging among the leaves. We would like to thank our VA teachers Mr. SKK and Mr. YYT for their kind help with the onerous purchase of materials, Ming Suk for putting up everything for us and Sai Suk for painting the doors. We would also like to say a big thank you to our lovely senior form students for helping to put up the students’ work. Thank you for your support to the department!

It’s the school’s CR soon but I think it’s just the time for the celebration of success and looking into how to bring the quality teaching and learning to another stage of development.

Kathy Cheung
English department

This is my new art work 'Heart Beating'. This is an abstract painting, I tried to paint it after I saw the work by John Beckly. I experimented different technique, such as dripping colour, scratching out the outlines and shading with cold colours. I am very much satisfied with this work and I hope you like it also.

5A Ticko Liu

This is my first time joining the full marathon. I joined the marathon because I wanted to know my standard. I wanted to take this challenge. So, I set a target and practiced regularly to prepare for the race. Unluckily, I got hurt in January, but I didn't give up. Finally I finished the full marathon within 5 hours. Sometimes, I think running for the marathon is not all about fitness, persistence and volition is also important. Hey guys, hold on your belief and never give up! Keep on exercising and lead a healthy life.

Mr. Cheng Siu Wing

Eddy and I heard about this event, 'Super Language Competition' two weeks before the competition and we had so few days to practice. The competition was very tough. We were competing against other international schools, but we finally won the championship. Thanks to Mr. Arriaga and Mr. Javier's encouragements and also our intensive last minute practices. We performed a song by a 70s Argentinian dual, named 'Pimpinela' , the song is called ' Olvídame y pega la vuelta'. Pretending to be in love with Eddy added to the toughness of the competition, but it was remarkable.

4S Kelvin Ho

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