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PHC Wing Kwong College

Generous School Manager devoted to boosting English level

Dr. Yiu is not unfamiliar to WKC students because he presented prizes to WKC athletes during the Sports Day on 8th November 2012. In fact, he has visited WKC on several occasions and

i s en thus ias t i c abou t p rov id ing WKC students with a good learning environment. Being a doctor, he attaches great importance to English. In order to encourage WKC students to further enhance their English level, Dr. Yiu has set up English awards since 2011-2012 to award those students who have an outstanding performance in English exams. Our school reporters, Steven Fan and Chris Yuen from 4A, had a chance to interview him about his reasons for setting up the English awards.

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Dr .Yiu, School Manager of WKC

R: Since 2012, you have set up English awards for students with an excellent performance in the English exams. Why did you decide to do this? What message do you want to get across to students from setting up this award?

D: From my point of view, English is of great importance to students because they need to get good grades in the public exams and a place at university. Personally, I think English is important to not only students but also adults. I didn’t realize how important it was when I was young until I started working. WKC students should have no problem learning other subjects through their mother tongue as they have always performed well in Chinese Language. I’d like to encourage WKC students to put more effort into learning English. Although the set-up of the English awards is just a small step, I hope it can motivate students to learn English better. I also hope an English-learning atmosphere can be created in WKC.

R: Reporter D: Dr. Yiu

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R: Why do you think WKC students aren’t confi dent when they use English?

D: I think they’re afraid to use English. They’re frightened to talk to a foreigner or when they want to use English, they’re worried. They won’t make mistakes when they use their mother tongue to communicate with others. But they’re worried that they will make many mistakes when using English, giving others an impression that they aren’t very intelligent. So they shy away from using English. The only way to deal with this problem is to use English more. It’s natural to make mistakes, especially at the beginning, but practice makes perfect. The more English they use, the more confi dent they’ll become. I feel that WKC students are afraid to use English to express their ideas. They need to overcome their fear in order to improve.

R: Did you face the same problem when you were a secondary student? If you did, how did you tackle the problem?

D: English ability is divided into four areas, namely listening, reading, writing and speaking. I think most students, myself included, don’t have a problem with listening and writing. But when we have to speak, it’s a bit difficult. I wasn’t confident speaking English when I was a student because I was afraid and worried. During university, I had to make presentations in English with my group-mates on a weekly basis and female classmates usually performed better in terms of clarity of language. After becoming a doctor, I have to use English even more! I need to present in English every day, communicate with foreign patients and explain their diagnoses to them. Through constant practice, my speaking has improved. ‘Practice makes perfect’ is once again the rule of thumb.

A men’s meeting

R: In other words, you want our students to further improve their English level, don’t you?

D: Yes, I do. Some students have done extraordinarily well in other subjects but not English. As a result, they can’t study at university or the university they like. It’s a shame. When I was a student, I thought that doing well in science subjects was enough. However, studying in the Faculty of Medicine at university, I found having the ability to express myself in English was crucial. So I want WKC students to boost their English level.

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R: Did you fi nd learning English diffi cult? Had you ever thought of giving up when you were young?

D: Yes, I did, but I persisted. As a doctor, I need to attend many international conferences overseas. We need to exchange experience, ideas, and make presentations. Foreigners don’t expect Chinese to speak English like native speakers. The purpose of these meetings is to exchange experience. I can present my ideas well though the English I use is non-native. With more practice, I can express what I want to say easily in English now. I agree that it’s hard at the beginning, but as long as you’re not afraid to use English, you can gradually improve.

R: Is it diffi cult to use English to study science subjects at university?

D: No, it isn’t. Though there are a lot of special terms or jargon in subjects like medicine, engineering and computer science, the English used in these subjects is not difficult at all. It’s quite simple. If we compare professional English with daily English used by foreigners, the former is easier to understand and use.

R: Some WKC students prefer to use Chinese to study other subjects. They think it’s hard to use English to learn. When you were a student, did you have the same feeling as our students?

D: It depends on what subjects you study. If you study in the Faculty of Medicine, Law or Engineering, you need to use English in order to connect with the world. I know it’s painstaking to learn other subjects through English, but if students can persist and think about the long-term benefits, it’s worth the effort.

R: Starting from this school year, some S4 subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology are taught in English. What do you think about this school policy? Is it good?

D: Absolutely. The school has dealt with this appropriately. We don’t want to frighten the students by making them study all subjects in English. We have pondered it over and agreed that English in mathematics and science subjects is not that difficult to understand and use. Doing a sum in English is very different from writing a literature review. So the principal’s idea is good and the school management board has given him full support.

Dr. Yiu with the two reporters from 4A

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September, to many students, marks the beginning of a new school year. However, to some S6 graduates last year, the new academic year in 2012-2013 is defi nitely a new page in their life as they have embarked on an amazing journey in various universities. Our S4 reporters had the wonderful opportunity to interview 6 graduates, who did very well in the fi rst Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education exams. These past pupils shared their success stories as well as life as university students.

The Cream of WKC

Ben, Kelvin, Jackie and Rachel

Name: Cheng Shing-yan, Samuel

University: The Chinese University of HK

University programme: Bachelor of Science

Subjects studied at WKC: Physics, Combined Science and M1

Name: Ma Kam-ho, TomUniversity: The HK University of Science & Technology

University programme: Bachelor of Engineering

Subjects studied at WKC: Physics, Chemistry and M2

Name: Cheung Pak-yan, Christy

University: The HK Polytechnic University

University programme: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Subjects studied at WKC: Biology and Chemistry

Name: Lam Wing-yan, Jackie

University: The HK Institute of Education

University programme: Bachelor of Education (Primary) in General Studies

Subjects studied at WKC: Chinese History and Chinese Literature

Name: Choi Tsz-chun, Ben

University: The City University of HK

University programme: Bachelor of Arts/ Social Science

Subjects studied at WKC: Economics and Information andCommunication Technology

Name: Lok Ho-ying, Rachel

University: The Open University of HK

University programme: Bachelor of Arts in Language Studies and Translation

Subjects studied at WKC: Biology and Geography

Our S6 graduates' profi les

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The two 4A reporters with Christy,

Samuel and Tom

Our school reporters, Kelvin Chan and Desmond Chan from 4A, asked the 6 graduates the following questions. Their responses to them will defi nitely help this year’s S6 students to excel in their studies. Let’s take note of their tips on academic success.

The questions asked are as follows:

a) Did you ever encounter any difficulties when preparing for the HKDSE exams? How did you overcome them?

b) What advice would you give our senior form students on studying?

c) How is life as a university student? Can you share something exciting with our students?

a) When preparing for the HKDSE exams, I had difficulty managing my time well. Later, I realised that I had to draw up a timetable. This helped stop me from feeling nervous and worried. However, there were still times when I was stressed out. To relieve the pressure, I would chat, hang out with my friends in the playground and study with my classmates.

b) I strongly advise students to revise and prepare before lessons since they can understand the content teachers teach more easily. Forming such habits also helps knowledge remain fresh in their brains.

Cheung Pak-yan, Christy

a) I agree with Christy that study-buddies are essential. Therefore I formed a study group with 3-4 classmates. The encouragement I got from them kept reminding me I wasn’t facing the exams alone.

b) To prepare for the HKDSE exams, I suggest revising for about 6-8 hours a day. You should also stay away from your computer as Facebooking and surfi ng the Net will waste your precious time. Lok Ho-ying, Rachel

c) In my opinion, a new learning environment is surely full of challenges, but having an opportunity to learn different new subjects is always exciting. For instance, one of my electives is about the Englishes in the world (different versions of the English language). Being exposed to different features of the English used in Britian, Canada , Hong Kong, Singapore and India, I found that I knew too little about the language when I was studying at WKC. I also think this new environment is great for me as I’m a sociable person. I’ve already made lots of new friends and they’re really good friends. We enjoy learning together.

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a) I had my own way to relax. Whenever I was depressed or exhausted, I’d have some snacks or go for a walk so as to take a break and forget about my worries.

b) Refl ecting on my experience, I think fi nding a suitable studying method is important. For example, I like to jot down notes during revision. It helps me not only memorise information more effectively, but also organise what I’ve learned.

c) University is quite free and fl exible as I can plan my own timetable. The most exciting thing is I can meet and hang out with people from all over the world. For example, I’m studying with a student from South Korea, but what fascinates me most is she sometimes teaches me and my friends Japanese!

Choi Tsz-chun, Ben

a) Since I’m a Christian, I sometimes sang with my brothers and sisters in church to relieve stress. Singing Christian songs really recharged me with spiritual power. Besides study pressure, the long study hours made me really tired, so I exercised regularly to stay healthy.

b) Students also need to set a clear and attainable goal. Such a goal will drive them to work harder. In addition to goal setting, good language skills are vital. Students should seize every opportunity to practise their Chinese and English in order to improve.

Cheng Shing-yan, Samuel

c) Studying in university for a few months, I feel that my horizons are broadening as I can see, learn and experience things I haven’t tried before. For example, in secondary school, I used to learn a lot of theories and apply them in different situations, but never had a chance to explore their origins. In university, you can learn how to prove theories. This is amazing and has opened up my mind to a new way of thinking.

a) For me, English has always been an uphill battle and my listening and writing skills are particularly weak. I tried various ways to improve my English, including writing extra compos and doing more reading and listening practice. Believe it or not, my English started to improve.

b) I’m more concerned about physical and mental health. Feeling nervous all the time will wear you out and in turn affect your performance, so stay relaxed and healthy.

Ma Kam-ho, Tom

c) University offers more resources for me to enjoy. For instance, I go to the library to borrow films to watch in my free time. There’s also a broad spectrum of activities that can enlarge my social circle.

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c) In university, I think I can hone my interpersonal skills as I need to get along with people from different schools and backgrounds who have different interests. These skills are definitely benefi cial to my future.

Name of teacher

Residence

Subject taught

Hobbies

Your childhood dream:When I was a child, I hadn’t thought of becoming a teacher. Instead, I wanted to be a social worker. Knowing that I would be too emotionally involved in cases, I decided to pursue a different job. WKC was the place that helped me decide to become a teacher because I studied at WKC from S1 to S7. When I was growing up, I was inspired by teachers’ sharing about Jesus. I could feel Jesus’s love, especially during diffi cult times. I want a job that allows me to serve God and enjoy at the same time. So I have become a teacher now.

New Blood, New Vigour

There are new teachers joining WKC family every year. This year is no exception. Three new teachers have begun their teaching career at WKC in September 2012. Are you interested in fi nding out more about them? If so, read on. Samsonnie Tam, Ryan Yuen and Paper Cheung from 5A will tell you more about them.

: Ms Lau Lai-wing, Wing

: Wong Tai Sin

: Chinese Language

: Going to church and hiking

Lam Wing-yan, Jackie

Ms Lau -

Graduation at CUHK - dreaming

of a happy, successful future!of a happy, successful future!

Your view about WKC students:Students here are diligent and kind. Even those who need to go to Room 15 are nice kids. They aren’t bad. They just sometimes can’t control their actions. Most WKC students are thoughtful as they always consider other people’s feelings.

Things WKC students can learn from you:Attitude is what I want WKC students to learn from me as it can infl uence their actions. I also want students to be optimistic. Everyone faces ups and downs. If they can see problems as opportunities, they’ll become stronger. Jesus wants us to experience difficulties because, from them, we can grow to become better people. So it’s important for people to become optimistic.

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Mrs Chan - holidaying

in Sabah, 2012in Sabah, 2012

Your childhood dream:I didn’t want to be a teaching assistant when I was a child, but a social worker who guides young people when they’re feeling helpless and indecisive. I think teachers also play this role and I’m keen to educate students about important knowledge and positive values. I also want students to realize school can be enjoyable and study can be fun.

Your view about WKC:WKC is a lovely place as it’s so clean and tidy. It’s also a very special place as I came to Wing Kwong Church ten years ago. Students here are active and studious. They all want to study hard and get as much knowledge as possible from their teachers.

What I want to share with WKC students:One of the most important things I want to impart to students is responsibility. I also hope that they can be helpful. If WKC students can play hard, work hard and study hard, their life will become meaningful.

Name of teacher

Residence

Subject taught

Hobbies

Your childhood dream:Although I’m a teacher now, I wanted to be a policeman when young because I had an interest in preventing and solving crime. Besides, I thought I’d look cool in a police uniform. But I decided to become a teacher later because it’s a meaningful job. As children spend more time with their teachers than their parents, this job isn’t just about educating kids, but helping them develop intellectually, emotionally and socially.

Your view about WKC students:They’re kind and polite. They’re always smiley! Though some students are absent-minded, they’re enthusiastic to learn. I also think that some WKC students need to be more responsible and hope that they can learn this important quality from me.

Words of encouragement for WKC students:I want to share this proverb with WKC students. It’s ‘Try your BEST, and God will do the REST.’ Students must always try to give 100% in any task, then they should leave the results to GOD as He knows what’s best for us.

: Mr Leung Nok-him, Jonathan

: Ma On Shan

: Chinese Language & Chinese History

: Jogging

Mr Leung Nok-him, Jonathan Mr Leung -

graduating with a PGDE at CUHK

: Mrs Karman Chan

: Wong Tai Sin

: Teaching assistant

: Cooking and watching movies

Name of teacher

Residence

Occupation

Hobbies

My job at WKC:I tutor junior form students and give them help in fi nishing their homework.

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Newborns: Hope, Happiness and Having a Laugh

Ms Cheung and her babyMr Lam, Mrs Lam and their son

C: I didn’t feel well and was always tired. I wasn’t sleeping well because I was worried about miscarriage. Fortunately, everything worked out fi ne. As for the joys, when I went to the hospital for a check-up, my doctor showed me the ultrasound. I saw my foetus. It was so amazing! There was a life in my tummy! When she was three to four months old, she kicked me often. My husband sometimes ‘warned’ her not to kick her mum. She seemed to understand and stopped kicking me. It was such an incredible experience to have her growing inside me.

R: Reporter T: Ms Tam C: Ms Cheung

R: How did you feel when you knew you would soon become a mother?

T: Over the moon! We had wanted to have a baby for a long time, and so my husband and I prayed. God heard us and answered our call. After a few months, I was pregnant. We thanked God for taking care of us and giving us our beautiful baby.

C: I was ecstatic! Both my husband and I had longed to have a baby. Now our dream has come true!

R: What were the pains and joys during your pregnancy?

T: When I was pregnant, I always wanted to throw up and it was really horrible. I remember one particular experience. While I was teaching, suddenly I wanted to vomit. I tried not to until I finished the class. Afterwards, I took a taxi home. But there were also joys during my pregnancy. My baby was blessed by my friends and family who have helped me when I needed help. I really appreciate what they have done for me.

WOW! Good news! Ms Cheung Nga-yan and Ms Tam Wing-sze have become mothers! They have given birth to two very cute babies! Our student reporters, Claudia Lam and Kathleen Li from 4A, have interviewed them. Let’s share the joy of these two beautiful mothers!

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C: My gi r l ’s cal led Mak Ching Wai ( 麥 靖 尉 ). ‘Ching’ means peace and ‘Wai’ cleverness and success. I hope she’ll grow up to be a very wise young woman!

T: He’s called Lam Shun Yat ( 林 舜 一 ). ‘Shun’ is the name of an ancient king in Chinese history and it sounds the same as ‘ 信 ’, meaning believing. So his name means ‘to believe in the only king who is God’. Our baby doesn’t have an English name yet, so students are welcome to give me their ideas.

WOW! WOW!

Good News!Good News!Good News!Good News!Good News!Good News!Good News!Good News!Good News!Good News!

WOW! R: How did your family, colleagues or friends support you while you were pregnant?

T: They helped me a lot. When I was pregnant, I was really sensitive to the smell of my dog. So my parents took my dog with them and they’re still taking care of him now. My friends bought me so many presents which are really useful.

C: I became emotional and got angry easily. Luckily, my parents and husband were considerate and supportive. Once my husband soothed the pain in my leg by giving me a massage. My colleagues took good care of me and kept reminding me to be careful. I was so grateful. I believe God’s always with me and I’m grateful for His grace.

R: Can you share some interesting things with us when you’re taking care of your baby?

T: Yes. My baby boy urinated when my husband was bathing him. He was the victim. It was so funny!

C: My baby girl is 3 months old now. She likes ‘talking’ in her own language, but she likes interacting too. I guess she will be quite talkative in the future.

R: Can you tell us the name of your baby? Does it carry a special meaning?

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We all know that bringing up a child isn’t an easy job. Our teachers, Ms Cheung and Ms Tam, have taken on the great challenge to look after and are dedicated to caring for their babies. Let’s hope that their newborns will grow up to be happy, healthy and successful citizens of Hong Kong.

R: Do you agree that 4 million dollars is needed to raise a child?

T: Money, to me, isn’t the most important thing, but love, care and God’s words. I believe we should cast our eyes on God’s will. We should ‘train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.’ (Proverbs 22:6)

C: It’s possible that 4 million dollars is needed, but I don’t have that much money. I’ll try my best to provide her with what she needs. I’ll also remind myself that she’s an individual, not my possession. I don’t want to control her too much. What she needs now is love and care. I’ll give her my love and care, and hopefully, she’ll grow up to become a credit to society.

Smart Kids at WKC

At the beginning of September, I found it difficult to adapt to secondary school. For example, in primary school, we learnt maths in our mother tongue, but now we need to learn it in English. It wasn’t easy at fi rst. Another thing is the use of lockers. I always forget to take the books from the locker before the lesson begins. But now, I’m gradually getting used to it.

Though I’ve problems with learning, our teachers help me as they’re all really nice. The subject I like best is English as it’s easy to learn. The English homework is very interesting. Sometimes we need to draw and I love drawing, so that’s why I like English. Our teacher, Miss Yiu, is very nice as she plays games with and cares about us. It’s great studying at WKC!

Every year there are fresh faces in our school. Who are they? Of course, they are our S1 students! This year’s S1 students are very different as they are unusually intelligent. So our school repor ters, Banana Wong, Cherry Wan Catherine To from 4B talked to some of them and they were happy to share with us their views on life at WKC.

Angel likes English

My view on learning at WKCAngel Lee, S1D

Reporters: Banana & Cherry,

Rachel, Chloe and Angel

Jarry and Oscar

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I felt happy during the bridging course because I made many new friends. The bridging course helped us prepare for life at this school. I liked the English course very much because I learnt a lot of vocabulary from the foreign tutor.

Our mathematics teachers were kind and nice. When we had problems, they helped us immediately. At fi rst, it was diffi cult to solve all the maths equations but I tried to listen to what the teachers said. If I still couldn’t follow, they’d give me extra help. They were really good! I also found their teaching and notes very useful. What they taught me over the summer has helped me with my learning of maths now.

My comments about the summer bridging courseChloe Chong, S1CMy comments about the summer bridging course

Chloe found the

bridging course useful

My favourite subjects are English and Physical Education. I love English because it’s fun and easy to learn. I love PE too because I can exercise and stretch my limbs. All teachers at WKC are nice and kind. I love Mr Ho in particular because he always teaches us from his heart. He explains to us patiently when we don’t know we’ve done something wrong. Miss Yiu is also kind to us, so I like English lessons very much.

I didn’t have any difficulty making new friends at WKC. Some of my primary school friends are now my schoolmates, so I don’t feel lonely at all. For my goal this year, I hope I can achieve 80 or above in Chinese tests and dictations. I want to do well in my school.

My view on learning at WKCJarry Liu, S1D

I was shy but I enjoyed attending the summer bridging course. I learnt many things and liked the English course the most because it was very interesting. Personally, I found maths easy to learn though it was taught in English. The tutors explained the equations very clearly and so it wasn’t a problem for me at all.

Having studied at WKC for more than a month, I’ve gradually got accustomed to secondary school. There are many good teachers at WKC. They’re all generous and care about their students. My favourite subject is Chinese. The teacher who teaches me this subject is Ms Chan. She always uses fun ways to teach us so that we can understand what she says more easily. When we have any diffi culties, she’s very patient with us.

The only problem of being a S1 student is the use of the locker. I always forget to get my notebooks and I’m afraid that I’ll make my teachers angry. Though I had no problem with maths in the summer bridging course, I struggle a bit now because everything is explained in English. I hope I can improve in maths and believe Mr Ho will help me and my classmates to do so.

My comments about the summer bridging course and my new life at WKCRachel Yeung, S1C

Jarry from 1D

Rachel and her well- written work

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I learnt a lot from the bridging course. I got full marks in one of the quizzes. I was over the moon and will never forget it! One thing I found difficult was that maths was taught in English. I used to study it in Chinese, so I think I need some time to get used to it.

My favourite subject is PE as I can play sports in PE lessons and stay healthy. Of all the teachers who teach me, I like Mr Wan most because he is nice and kind. WKC is like a big family and teachers and schoolmates care about each other. It’s not diffi cult to make new friends here. I’ve already got some good buddies in my class!

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Oscar from 1C

Sky from 1B

My comments about the summer bridging courseOscar Li, S1C

This year, I hope I can do well in English and maths because I want my parents to feel proud of me. If I do well academically, my parents will give me presents, so I’ll work hard to get good results in my exams.

‘Happiness’ is the word I used to describe the summer bridging course. We were all happy. In the course, we mainly had English and Maths lessons. I learnt more about maths in English. I didn’t think it was diffi cult to learn maths in English; I thought it was fun.

In English lessons, I spoke more English because the tutor was a foreigner. I’m sure I speak more English now than I used to. We played a lot of games in the course, like spelling games for some adjectives and games about pronouns. Though the tutor was a foreigner, his English was easy to understand.

My comments about the summer bridging courseBen Sze, S1A

My class teachers are Mr Chan and Ms Wong. They are both humourous. I’m happy studying at WKC. I’ve made many friends here from S2 to S5 and they’re friendly and helpful. Because I play basketball, I’ve got friends from other forms. I remember in the beginning of the term, I tripped and fell on the floor in the classroom. My classmates helped me up and sent me to the school offi ce for fi rst aid. I’ll never forget it.

My view on learning at WKCSky So, S1B

Of all the subjects, I like Computer Science best because it’s fun! We’ve learnt how to make photos more beautiful by using different

software. It’s amazing! I think English is the most diffi cult but I’ve found a way to cope with it. When I have problems, I’ll ask my English teacher and classmates. They are always happy to help me!

Ben from 1A

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Are you a clever Wingkwonger? Tell us where our teachers travelled to!

Do you want to win a big prize? If you do, take a look at the world map below and the pictures taken by our teachers when they visited those places in holidays. Match the letters on the map with the photos and write down the places or countries where our teachers went in ENGLISH. If your answers are all correct, you will get a big prize. Remember: two teachers went to the same place.

1. Ms Ho

4. Mr Chen and his family2. Ms Lam 3. Ms Lee

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5. Mr Leung

9. Mr Cheung and his family

10. Mr and Mrs Chun

8. Mr Wong

7. Ms Chan

11. The Principal and his son

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6. Mr Wan and his wife

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I do think National Education should be implemented, but without one-sided praise to our nation. Some Hongkongers have little knowledge about our country wh ich I be l i eve i s necessary especially because of the handover of Hong Kong to China in 1997. There is certainly a need to carry out National Education.

Vincent Yeung, 5B

The issue of national education has provoked fierce controversy. What is your view on it? Should national education be withdrawn from all primary and secondary schools? Do you think protesting outside the government headquarters is the right way to express opinions?

Have Your Say

Students may feel stressed if they

need to study one more subject.

They’re already very busy with their

learning and doing projects. One

more compulsory subject means more

pressure on them.

Protesting outside the government headquarters is a

direct way to express opinions. Protesters can air their

demands immediately and the government can know the

citizens’ concerns and respond to them promptly.

Samsonnie Tam, 5A

Primary students gain knowledge of the national flag, the national anthem and China’s infrastructure in General Studies while secondary students study the development of China in Liberal Studies. As the contents of these subjects overlap with those of National Education, I don’t think it’s necessary to make National Education a compulsory subject in the school curriculum.

Ryan Yuen, 5A

I think protesting

outside the government

headquarters is the

right way to express

opinions. Only drastic

action can attract the

government’s and public attention.

Michael Tsang, 5B

More than one hundred thousand people protested outside the government headquarters. They didn’t argue or use violence to get what they wanted. They just went on hunger strike to show their determination in favour of the withdrawal of the subject. The government should shelve the plan of launching National Education in all primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong.

Lemon Ho, 5B

National Education should be withdrawn since it only

educates students about the strengths of China, like the

Beijing Olympics and the Shanghai Expo, rather than

its weaknesses or misdeeds, like the Tiananmen Square

massacre or the imprisonment of

Liu Xiaobo, The Nobel Peace Prize

Winner 2010. We need to develop

critical thinking; we don’t want to

be brainwashed!

Kevin Hong, 5B

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: Mr. M. K. Kwok, Principal: Ms. W. F. Chan: Ms. E. Horne Ms. C. K. Cheung

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