Student Heritage Ambassadors Module Study, School Life and Work
Unit Experiments and Projects
Key Stage Targets (KS3) To develop an ever-improving capability to use English - to establish and maintain relationships and routines in community situations (I.D.a) - to interpret and use more extensive information through processes or activities such as sequencing, describing, classifying, comparing, explaining, predicting, inferring, summarizing and drawing conclusions (K.D.b) - to respond to characters, events and issues in imaginative and other narrative texts through oral, written and performative means such as relating to one’s experiences (E.D.b)
Programme Outline This programme will take you to some important places on the Heritage and Architecture Walk (Appendix 1) in Central and will introduce the active roles taken up by our young people (Appendix 2 - Student Heritage Ambassadors and The Hong Kong Student Ambassadors) in promoting Hong Kong’s tourist, historical and heritage sites. It is hoped that this programme can widen students’ understanding of Hong Kong’s heritage attractions and motivate them to find out more information about the sites.
The programme consists of the following segments: 1. The programme presenter, Rosemary takes us to: Flagstaff House, Museum of Tea Ware (inside Hong Kong Park) (Appendix 3a) 2. Two students, Emily and Louisa showed tourists the way to: a. The French Mission Building (The Court of Final Appeal) (on Battery Path) (Appendix 3b) b. St John’s Cathedral (next to the French Mission Building on Battery Path) (Appendix 3c) 3. Selina Chow, Chairman of the Tourism Board introduces a) the student heritage ambassador programme and b) the student ambassador programme where students learn about the history, heritage and tourism of Hong Kong and also get a chance to practise English and communication skills on visitors or fellow students overseas.
4. Two student heritage ambassadors, Jacqueline and Richie demonstrate what they do in the student heritage ambassador programme. They introduce to some tourists: 1 a. The 4 gas lamps on the stone steps leading between Duddell Street and Ice House Street (Appendix 3d)
b. Hongkong and Shanghai Banking (HSBC) Corporation Headquarters Building (Appendix 3e)
5. Louisa and her parents go on the Architecture Walk in Central. They get to see several important places on the walk and students watching the programme are invited to answer a quiz on the following buildings in COPYMASTER 2. 1. Jardine House 2. Hong Kong Club 3. The Legislative Council Building (Old Supreme Court) 4. Bank of China Tower 5. Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation 6. St John’s Building 7. Lippo Centre
Communicative Functions 1. Ask for and give explanations 2. Seek information and respond to enquiries 3. Refer to events in the past and the present 4. Give descriptions of objects and situations
Communicative Functions Develop information skills
Suggested Activities 1. Motivate the class by showing them some photos or postcards of Hong Kong’s tourist and heritage attractions (This can also be done by asking students to bring back photos or postcards to introduce names of well known sites) 2. Introduce the programme and some specific vocabulary items such as “heritage/architecture walk”, “ambassadors”, “Antiquities and Monuments Office”, “Hong Kong Tourism Board”, “cathedral” “missionary”, “museum” and etc. 3. Introduce the student heritage ambassador programme either before or after watching the TV programme and see if they are interested to conduct a similar project
While-viewing Activity a. COPYMASTER 1 Answer two questions while watching: i. The segment on Flagstaff House, the Museum of Tea Ware – What is the name of the building? 2 The answer is “Flagstaff House, the Museum of Tea Ware ii. The Segment on St John’s Cathedral – When was the Cathedral built? The answer is 1847 b. COPYMASTER 2 Answer a quiz on the places while watching. The answers are: 1. Jardine House 2. Hong Kong Club 3. The Legislative Council Building (Old Supreme Court) 4. Bank of China Tower 5. Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation 6. St John’s Building 7. Lippo Centre
Post-viewing Activity A. Discussion in pairs – Practise asking for and providing information Step 1: In pairs, choose a place that they would like to visit. Step 2: In pairs, students read the information provided in the Appendix. Step 3: Each pair formulates questions and answers on their topic. A is the student and B plays the role of a tourist. Student A will ask for information about the place and Student B will provide the information. Step 4: Invite pairs to present their dialogue.
B. Optional Enrichment Activities (COPYMASTER 3)
A. Ask students to choose a place they are familiar with and write a quiz about it. Then ask the class to guess the name of the building.
B. The following websites may be helpful if your students would like to find out more about:
Tourist and heritage information: www.DiscoverHongkong.com
The Hong Kong Student Ambassador Programme: www.hkfyg.org.hk/sap
3 Appendix 1 Background to the Heritage and Architecture Walks Project (The information below is taken out from the Heritage and Architecture Walks Booklet prepared by the Hong Kong Tourism Board.) The Heritage and Architecture Walks Project is supported by the Tourism Development fund granted to the Hong Kong Tourism Board by the Hong Kong Government. The project is a development of three Heritage and Architecture Walks, one each on Hong Kong Island, in Kowloon and in the New Territories. The first of these three walks is Hong Kong Island, which was launched in April 1998. Designed by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, with the support of the Antiquities and Monument Office, the Heritage and Architecture Walks Hong Kong Island is a self-guided tour that takes in some of Hong Kong’s most interesting buildings and sites. The walking tour includes 15 stops: - four office towers Jardine House, Lippo Centre, St John’s Building and Exchange Square - three bank buildings Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Headquarters Building, Bank of China Tower and Citibank Plaza - two club buildings Hong Kong Club and Foreign Correspondents’ Club and Fringe Club - two civic structures Legislative Council Building and the French Mission Building (Court of Final Appeal) - a museum Flagstaff House (Museum of Tea Ware) - a church St John’s Cathedral - a pier Star Ferry Pier - a public square Statue Square
At a leisurely pace, the walk will take approximately three hours to complete, although you can take longer if you would like to spend more time at sites along the way.
4 Appendix 2 Student Heritage Ambassadors The programme mentioned in the programme was conducted by St Paul’s Co-ed Colleage as an extra-curricular activity to improve students’ English communication skills. It is supported by the Hong Kong Tourism Board and assisted by the Antiquities and Monument Office and the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education. It was funded by the Education Department’s Quality Education Fund. The project lasted one academic year. Their experiences gained in this programme will be disseminated to other schools. The programme combines heritage, English Language and tourism into one training programme which aims at enriching students’ knowledge of the heritage assets of Hong Kong and heightening their awareness of the importance of heritage conservation. It also provides them with an opportunity to serve the community by presenting our rich heritage to tourists. On the programme, students were offered training on communication skills, archaeological excavations and history, heritage and tourism of Hong Kong . The Hong Kong Student Ambassadors It is organized by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups in association with Hong Kong Tourism Board. It is a programme designed to train and equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills so that they can be confidently promoting Hong Kong’s tourist, cultural and other attractions while they are studying aboard. The students have organized promotional activities such as variety shows, fairs, exhibitions and seminars and presentations on Chinese history, cultures, and current issues throughout the year in different parts of the world.
5 Appendix 3 Appendix 3a Flagstaff House, Museum of Tea Ware (inside Hong Kong Park) Completed in 1846, it is one of the oldest surviving western buildings in Hong Kong. It was originally the home of the Commander-in-Chief of the British Forces and is now a museum displaying porcelain and earthenware tea sets and other tea ware.
Appendix 3b The French Mission Building (The Court of Final Appeal) (on Battery Path) The red brick structure of the building dated back to 1842. In 1915, it was bought by the French Mission which had rebuilt most parts of the building. During this period, a white dome was added to it. Local people have called it the French Mission Building since then. It was returned to the Hong Kong Government after the Second World War and has been used for different purposes. It now houses the Court of Final Appeal.
Appendix 3c St John’s Cathedral (next to the French Mission Building on Battery Path) It is believed to be the oldest Anglican church in the Far East. St John’s Cathedral has always been a popular church. Several services are held each Sunday including some in the Philippine dialect. Visitors are specially attracted to the long history and the Gothic architecture including the design of the spires and the stained glass.
Appendix 3d The 4 gas lamps on the stone steps leading between Duddell Street and Ice House Street A plaque about their history can be seen on the site: “These stone steps were built in 1883. The four gas lamps were installed later probably in the early 20th Century. The Hong Kong and China Gas Company which was originally founded to provide street lighting in Hong Kong will continue to operate the lamps as objects of historical interest. This flight of stone steps to the gas lamps were gazetted as a monument on 15th August 1979. It is an offence to damage or deface them.”
Appendix 3e Hongkong and Shanghai Banking (HSBC) Corporation Headquarters Building It was created in 1985 by world-famous architect, Norman Foster who expressed advanced technology in the design and construction. The pair of bronze lions have stood guard at the bank’s headquarters in Hong Kong since 1935 and are believed to bring good feng shui.
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While-viewing Activity
Quiz 1
Do you know the name of the building? Which is it?
a) Government House b) Flagstaff House, the Museum of Tea Ware c) The Legislative Council Building
Quiz 2
When was this Cathedral built? It was built over one hundred and fifty years ago. Do you know when it was built?
a. 1847 b. 1816 c. 1800
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Quiz 3
Question 1 This building looks like a Swiss cheese. The local people call it “House of a Thousand mouths”. What is its name? Hong Kong Club? Lippo Centre? Jardine House?
Question 2 The entrance to this building is shaped like a bell? What is its name? Hong Kong Club? Lippo Centre? The Legislative Council Building?
Question 3 This is a stone building with a dome on the top. People make laws here. What’s it called? Lippo Centre? The Legislative Council Building? St John’s Building?
Question 4 This building was designed by the world famous Chinese-American architect, I.M. Pei. What is it? Lippo Centre? Bank of China Tower? St John’s Building?
Question 5 The pieces of this building were made in different parts of the world and then shipped to Hong Kong to be put together like lego. Two lions stand guard outside. Where are we?
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Question 6 This tower building is just above the lower Peak Tram Station. What’s it called? Prince’s Building? Lippo Centre? St John’s Building?
Question 7 This building has two towers, each with eight sides. It’s near Admiralty. What’s it called? Prince’s Building? Lippo Centre? City Hall?
COPYMASTER 3 Optional Enrichment Activities A. Choose a place you are familiar with and write a quiz about it. Then ask your classmates to guess the name of the building.
B. The following websites may be helpful if you would like to find out about:
Tourist and heritage information: www.DiscoverHongkong.com
The Hong Kong Student Ambassador Programme: www.hkfyg.org.hk/sap
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