UK Study Tour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Harold Wong 8C

 

There is a Chinese saying, “I have been waiting for so long that my neck has become longer.” That was how much I anticipated for the UK study tour. In fact, I found it even better than my expectations and it was truly a mesmerizing experience for me.

 

The UK study tour was an adventurous challenge. Independence and discipline were required and this made us more mature.

 

The tour was also a friendship booster. In free time during the trip, we were told to travel in groups. At night, we were all in rooms of three to five people. We were completely new to the dormitory life in Stanborough School. Communication and team management were encouraged and after the trip, we have become much closer with each other.

 

The tour also exposed us to England’s history. London is a rich bank of history. Every single brick on the street might be older than us. Statues of kings and queens can be found all over the streets, college towns, museums and historical sites. Coincidentally, as we were there during the Remembrance Day and the 100th anniversary of World War One, the history of war had been mentioned throughout the entire trip and this also contributed to our academic studies.

 

Much obliged to teachers from both Stanborough School and our school for their care and dedication in this trip. Shalom to England.

 

Cherry Yung 8D

 

Overall, the trip was delightful. The most joyous thing was I got to know more about most of the girls in the dormitory. Everyone there was friendly. We got to communicate and know each other more. Also, this trip really widened my horizons. I have learnt about the architecture and culture of UK. One thing that I adored the most was although the UK is ancient, it is still interesting and appealing and its own style endures.

 

My favourite place of all was Cambridge. The university and streets matched perfectly with the grassland and people. It was fascinating.The environment – the grasslands, the trees outside the school – was calming; you would love to spend your whole day there. Importantly, these experiences could not be found in Hong Kong. Therefore we should truly be grateful for this opportunity.

 

Charlie Yau 8F

 

I think the most significant part throughout this study tour was how much the relationship among our classmates strengthened. We used to be strangers as we have switched classes this year, but because of this study tour, now we are all buddies and we care more about each other. Although there were times when we had some disagreement, we went through these challenges together and I am sure that we now understand each other more.

 

One of my favourite places was the Hampton court. The gardens were very beautiful compared to those in Hong Kong. There were flowers along the paths that stretched for miles. The birds’ chirping seemed to welcome autumn to pass by. Kissed by the autumn breeze, I felt very relaxed.

 

Time cannot bring us back to the UK and repeat our favourite time, but there is nothing for us to regret and this study tour is definitely one that I will never forget. Hopefully this bond among us will never break!

 

 

 

英國學習交流團感想

 

杜詠晴 八甲

 

    英國是我一直嚮往到訪的國家，而八年級英國學習交流團也一直是我夢寐以求的旅程。事實證明，這趟為期十四天的充實旅程果然不負所望，令我獲益良多！

 

    英國是一個充滿歷史氣息的國家，不論是街道的名稱或是房屋的結構、樣貌都見證著她色彩繽紛的歷史。因此，我們拜訪了許多歷史價值極高的景點，包括劍橋、牛津、漢普頓宮、倫敦塔、坎特伯雷座堂和白金漢官等。在眾多的景點中，最令我嘆為觀止的無疑是環球劇場。該劇場是重建的，但是我們仍然可以從不同的方向和角度細看舞台的最初設計。透過親眼目睹劇場的結構和佈局，我能從中聯想到四百年前莎士比亞的戲劇上映情況，亦深刻地感受到劇場所擁有的悠久歷史 。「讀萬卷書不如行萬里路」這說法，的確沒錯！

 

    除了觀光，我們也在英國的一所學校學習了四天，了解到當地的學習模式。其中，跟當地學生的交流令我們對當地的文化產生深厚的認識。同時，我們也體驗了在香港甚少接觸的寄宿生活。

 

    最後，不得不提的是，此次交流團加深了我和同學之間的友誼以及對彼此的認識。在這整整十四天裏，我們有福同享，有難同當，一起攜手度過了許多難關與挑戰，加深了我們之間的友情。

 

    英國學習交流團是不可錯過的一趟寶貴旅程──一次令我回味無窮的世界教室之旅！