Liu Po Shan Memorial College Student News
Issue 1, October 2016 BACK TO SCHOOL
University of Hong
Kong professor of cultural studies
reaches out to LPSMC students
S. 6 students return for their final year of secondary school
English
Sunny Kwan Corner Long Ching back in from 3B business interviews former American
boxing 1 champion Liu Po Shan Student News
analyzing literary texts and other forms of writing, films, and other socio-cultural phenomena, from the city and its multiple spaces and communities to the media and popular culture, and in a range of national and international contexts. We look for students who love to ask questions, to explore possible
answers, and more importantly to learn to live in the suspense of not knowing. As you LPSMC Students progress in our major, read a range of theoretical, literary and filmic texts and Interested in participate in all forms of original research and creative activity, you will be exposed to new Comparative Literature ideas and alternative ways of thinking. At Comparative Literature, our purpose is to & Cultural Studies know more, to understand more, so we can make the world a better place!
Dear Liu Po Shan Memorial College Students, Are you ready to undertake this intellectual Do you know what these three adventure with us? people/characters have in common?
McDull, Eileen Chang, Wong Kar-wai
They all love literature, cinema, and culture! How about you? Winnie Yee, Ph.D. Assistant Professor My name is Dr. Winnie Programme Coordinator, Yee, a faculty member in MA in Literary and Cultural Studies the Department of Department of Comparative Literature Comparative Literature at the University of University of Hong Kong Hong Kong. In my department, we study other cultures to better understand our own. We read culture by
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Battle Royale
This month two students argue about the quality of the school canteen.
My Criticism about the Canteen
By Kitty Lau Pui Shan 2B (23)
I have some critiques about the school canteen, Cherry’s Tuck-shop. So let me tell you about them.
I think the price of a box of apple green tea is more expensive at Cherry’s than other places. In many stores, a box of apple green tea is selling for $2.5 but at the canteen it sells for $4. It is not only the apple green tea that is more expensive but a box of lemon tea, a box of cool peach tea and a box of milk are also more expensive than other places.
Also I wish that they would sell more kinds of food, such as better quality hotdogs, a larger selection of dim sum and salad. Why doesn’t the canteen invest in salad? There are a lot of vegetables in salad which is healthier for students.
I also think Cherry’s Tuck-shop needs more people to help them. When lunch time starts, there are always a lot of students lining up in front of the canteen and there are not enough workers. Students waste a lot of time waiting in line. By the time I get my food, lunchtime is over. I think it is not fair. The Canteen of My Life
By Arry Ng Lok Wai 2B (27)
Cherry’s Tuck-shop is a nice place for students to take a rest. There are a lot of cheap but high quality items, which can be purchased from the school canteen. Egg & sausage burgers, fish sandwiches and teriyaki chicken are some of the snacks available on the menu. These items are usually not available at the local 7-11 or Circle-K. I always go to the school canteen and enjoy the food with my friends. There are many traditional and tasty snacks which can be found in the tuck shop too. One of the highly recommended snacks from Cherry’s is the shiumai. It has a good taste and the texture can’t be described by words. There is only one thing that I can complain about. If the canteen work staff could rush less and be friendlier with the students, then Cherry’s Tuck-shop would be perfect. 3
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Dramatic Passion!
The LPSMC Drama Club aka The LPS Players return for another banner year. By Janice Wong Wing Lam 4B (21) & Beryl Lee Hoi Pui 4D (20)
“One minute on the stage, ten years of practice off the stage.” A meaningful proverb which best describes the hard work behind the scenes of the English Drama Club.
Last year, the LPSMC English Drama Club performed an inspiring show called "The Cost of Truth" with the script written by all of the Drama Club members. The play is about a passionate journalist who is forced to choose among power, responsibility and friendship. The play also comments on the contemporary media culture in Hong Kong. “The Cost of Truth” teaches and inspires making it really worth watching.
The LPSMC Drama Club has a history of success. During the past three years the LPS Players have been awarded the prizes for Most Outstanding Script, Outstanding Cooperation and the Most Commendable Overall Performance amongst its many achievements.
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Individual awards were also presented to the LPS Players for Outstanding Performers. Moreover, the LPSMC Drama Club was honored the Adjudicators' Award three years ago which gave them the chance to perform in the Tsuen Wan Town Hall. Earning these awards helped prove that LPSMC has one of the best drama clubs in Hong Kong. But without the back stage helpers and former teachers, Miss Tsang, Miss Tung, Mr. Lam and Mr. Kenny, the LPSMC Drama Club would never achieve such high success.
This year, the English Drama Club is going to have a fresh new look. The Club welcomes the new drama teacher, Mr. Linn. Mr. Linn has had some success as well, previously as the drama coach with the most prizes in EDB-NET Competitions in 2015 (6 prizes) at another school. The Drama Club also welcomes Miss Wong and Miss Hilda, and all of the new members joining the LPSMC family. The LPS Players are confident that with their help and support, the LPSMC Drama Club is going to be the best drama club it can be!
Besides having new teachers and members, this year the LPSMC Drama Club will join some new competitions and performances; for example, the English Week Play Performance, the Speak-Out/Act-Up Improvisational Drama Competition and the Film-It student film production. Having these changes and new challenges ahead, the LPS Players are really looking forward to working together and performing great shows!
The English Drama Club is more like a big family than just a club. They support, remind, encourage and cheer for each other during the journey of achieving their dreams.
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Growing Up in America
By Marcos Linn – Grade 10 (S.3)
My name is Marcos Linn and I live in Mobile, Alabama, USA. I am 15 years old and in Grade 10 (S.3). Life here is much slower compared to Hong Kong. People take their time to do things and never rush. Local shops close around 7 or 8 o’clock and I go to bed at 9 o’clock every night. Mobile is very rural so our houses and land property are very big compared to the houses within a compact city. So I can ride my four wheel motorcycle in the mud in my large backyard after school.
I go to Theodore High School which is a good school. I get math homework everyday but I never get homework from other classes. I play soccer-football for the Theodore High School “Bobcats” too. I scored 7 goals and had 8 assist last season. My biology class is my favorite and the canteen offers good food like frozen yogurt, gumbo, cheese steak sandwiches, cinnamon buns, corndogs and fried chicken with biscuits. Do you eat the same things in Hong Kong?
Theodore High School did have some problems last year. There were some fist fights on campus and people smoking in the bathrooms, but this year the students are much more disciplined. I always stay away from trouble, thanks to my big brother Fernando and my parents. They always told me to stay away from drugs and to pay attention in class. I want to go to either the University of Arizona or the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) one day.
Being a Latino in Alabama is pretty cool. I am Mexican-American so the food that my mom and dad cook is amazing. They make special Mexican dishes like enchiladas. Enchiladas are made with rolled corn tortillas stuffed with melted cheese and covered in chili sauce. I love different types of Latin music too like banda music. Banda music sounds similar to a Polish or German polka. I love it. My life in Alabama is amazing and I'm happy to be here. I hope that one day that I can visit and meet all of you at Liu Po Shan Memorial College, and play basketball and soccer with you. Also be nice to Mr. Linn because he is my big brother and my favorite teacher.
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ENGLISH CORNER
The English Corner is a great place that you can come to play English games and relax during lunchtime. There are two teachers monitoring the English Corner and they love to chat with students. They are Mr. Linn and Mr. Byron. Mr. Linn is from the USA and Mr. Byron is from the UK, so it is interesting to listen to their different accents. They are both very funny but very helpful too. There are many interesting and entertaining games in the English Corner to help strengthen the students’ spoken language. Monopoly, Scrabble, Jenga, Rummikub and various types of English memorization games are available in the English Corner. Students may also watch American and British movies in the English Corner too. Films like the Harry Potter series, Marvel superhero movies, Pixar & Disney cartoons and many more are in the English Corner DVD library. But there is one big rule in the English Corner. Students must only speak English. Mr. Byron and Mr. Linn are like a couple of uncles to the LPSMC students making them very easy to talk to and the English Corner fun to visit.
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Interview with a Champion By Sunny Kwan Long Ching 3B (11) with Orlando Canizales
Editor’s Note: Orlando Canizales from Texas, USA is one of the greatest Bantamweight boxing champions of all time. On July 9, 1988, he won the World Championship title by knocking out defending titlist Kelvin Seabrooks in the fifteenth round. Orlando defended the title sixteen consecutive times which is still the record. Orlando Canizales gained international fame as one of the best boxers of his era defending his title in Japan, Monaco, England, South Africa, France, and across the USA. He continued fighting until 1999, ending his career with an impressive 50 wins against only 5 losses and 1 draw. Canizales never suffered a knockout loss with all 5 of his losses being very close decision defeats. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame on July 14, 2009.
Sunny: Hello Mr. Canizales, my name is Sunny from Liu Po Shan Memorial College in Hong Kong. I am in Form 3 (Grade 10). I am honored to speak to a real world boxing champion. When did you start boxing? Did your parents approve?
Orlando: I started boxing at the age of 10. I went to a recreation center called The Boys Club, and that's where I started boxing. My parents supported me, all the way.
Sunny: Can you tell me a little bit about your amateur career? How did you feel when you were not chosen for the Olympic team?
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Orlando: Like I mentioned earlier, I started boxing at the age of 10. I had 120 amateur fights in 8 years. I won several Golden Gloves state titles, but never made to the Olympics. I went to the Olympic trials but did not make the team. I was disappointment but that did not discourage me, because my goal was to one day be a world champion at the professional level.
Sunny: How often did you practice boxing?
Orlando: I practiced for 2 to 3 hours a day. Boxing is a tough sport and conditioning is very important. So I would run about 6 miles every day in the morning, and then go to the gym in the afternoon, to practice hitting the (punching) bags and sparring (against opponents) as well.
Sunny: What was your greatest moment as a professional fighter? Do you have a greatest memory in the ring?
Orlando: I have several great memories and moments. My first greatest memory was when I won the world championship title. That was my goal to be a world champion boxer. Next, to break the record of most tittle defenses, a record of 16 title fights in my weight class and it’s still a record. Then to be inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame, is the ultimate award for anyone to receive as a professional fighter.
Sunny: Boxing is a brutal sport. Have you ever been knocked out yourself?
Orlando: Boxing is a brutal and tough sport but it is a discipline sport. The body is amazing if you train your body and mind to do something, your body will respond with greatness. I was never knocked out, I only lost 5 fights, and all were by decisions.
Sunny: Now that you are retired, how do you keep fit? How can young people keep healthy?
Orlando: Now that I am retired, I still go to the gym. I work out, run 3 miles every other day. Nutrition is also very important. What you eat is very essential for a healthy living. So exercise and eating healthy is good. I teach boxing and help the youth to learn the sport and to keep healthy as well.
Sunny: Do you have anything to say to the students of Liu Po Shan Memorial College?
Orlando: To all the students, of Liu Po Shan Memorial College, thank you for your time, and questions. I want to wish everyone good luck, in whatever you choose to do and in all of your endeavors. Everything is possible, if you put your mind and heart into it. Dedication, Discipline, and Determination, is important in everything you do, not only in sports but in any field you would like to pursue, such as doctors, teachers, attorneys, etc. Once again, thank you and good luck!
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By Issac Ho 2B (11)
Do you ever feel any pressure and stress? Sure, everyone gets these feelings and they always seem to occur. They come from our parents, school, social life, and even from our self. I know of a game that can help you to release your stress and anxiety. It is called Smash Hit.
Smash Hit is a stress-releasing and anxiety relieving game. The game contains fifty different rooms filled with glass. You have to use a marble to smash every piece of glass you see in the game to survive. You can get more marbles by hitting the blue crystals on the walls nearby. The background music and the crushing sound of the glass helps soothe your irritated nerves and helps release the feeling of stress. Apart from the game’s healing power to release stress, it also trains your concentration as you have to focus on where you should shoot the marbles. Smash Hit is one of my favourite games. However, I think that the levels in the game are too difficult. The video game production staff should lower the difficulty. All in all, this game deserves to be played as it is so relaxing. I give Smash Hit 4 stars out of 4. **** ______Haiku
Haiku is a type of poem from Japan with only 3 lines and a 5-7-5 syllable scheme. 2B students share their haiku poems.
Candy Dandruff Bee
By Jacky Lam Chi Tat 2B (17) By Helen Lee 2B (25) By Kenny Chen 2B (4)
Pink little candy Dirty white head flakes Yellow little bee
Very sweet and fantastic Made with human skin, yucky Flying around fresh flowers
Tastes like a rainbow. Tiny smelly things. Working very hard.
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The first English Café of the 2016 school year on October 7th was a huge success. Over 50 students visited the English Corner for lunch and 15 students visited the Corner afterschool to watch Captain America 3: Civil War. English Café offered a variety of snacks and drinks like Oreo cookies and chocolate milk. But the snack star of the day was the Luwak coffee, the digested coffee beans from Luwak cats. The Indonesian delicacy sold out in less than 5 minutes at lunch time.
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