Student Leaders Reflections
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Contents 048 Service in Hong Kong 104 Whole-school 004 Mission Statement 050 Sri Lanka events 052 Taipei & Okinawa 104 Book Week 005 Message from 108 Chinese New Year the Principal 056 Teaching English Assembly 057 Ukulele Making 110 Chinese New Year Board 006 CAS Week & Trips Competition 058 The Amazing Race 112 Chinese New Year 006 Berlin 060 Year 7 Camp Festivities 010 Borneo 062 Year 8 Scottish Opera 114 Grease School Production 012 Boxing 064 Switzerland Ski Trip 118 One Person One Flower 013 Drama is Fun 119 Young Musician Festival 014 Laos 068 Student Leaders Student projects 122 Visit to Sin Tin Toa 017 Mad About Sport and service 123 School Fair 018 Fiji 068 Student Council 126 Sports Day 020 Global Feast 069 IB CAS Projects 130 Swimming Gala 022 Hawaii 074 House Leaders 024 Japan Student Leaders 076 134 Clubs/Groups Reflections 026 Kilimanjaro 092 Environmental Council 134 Dance CAS Activity 028 Morocco 094 Media Team 135 Martial Art 032 Murals Activity 136 Netball Teams 096 VOiCE 034 New Zealand 138 Chinese Folk Dance Elysian Charity Fashion 037 Photography 098 Show 140 Sha Tin Soul 040 Pottery 100 Junior Achievement 042 Puerto Galera 102 Stride for a Cure 046 Sailing in Hebe Haven 180 Learning 142 Competitions 264 The Memories We Shared 180 Art 142 Basketball Boys 192 Business and Economics 264 Year 11 Prom 144 Basketball Girls 194 Chinese 270 Year 12 Celebration Evening 146 Businomics Quiz 198 Design and Technology 274 Year 13 Graduation 148 Climbing and Bouldering 206 Drama and Theatre Ceremony 154 Equestrian 209 Biology 280 Year 13 Graduation Ball 156 Cross Country 210 Chemistry 288 Year 13 Leaving Day 158 Hockey 211 Physics 292 Year 13 Comments 159 Swim Team 212 English workshops 323 Staff leavers 160 Girls Rugby A and B 214 Food Technology 326 Autograph 161 Girls Rugby C 216 Geography 162 HKAYP 218 Physical Education 164 HKYWA 219 Cultural Learning 166 Library 168 ESF Masterchef 220 The STC 170 Maths Community 174 MUN 220 Tutor Groups 178 Peace International Foundation Writing 248 Meet the Staff Competition 263 PTSA 179 Football Teams Berlin Berlin feels like one of those cities that is constantly changing and permanently on the verge of becoming the next big thing. Cheaper than London, grittier than Paris, trendier than Rome and buzzing with artists, students, musicians, and history. Students had a ten-day educational, cultural and fun-filled trip to Berlin and Wolfsburg, Germany. It was a chance to visit world- class cultural institutions such as the Gemäldegalerie, the Bauhaus Institute, and the KPM Welt, amongst many others. Mr Joseph Koszary, CAS Week Leader Berlin wall, photo by Lok Hymn Chow Berlin Dom 006 Borneo The group INTRODUCTION This year, a small group of extremely enthusiastic wildlife lovers ventured into the jungles of Sabah in Borneo. We enjoyed river safaris through mangroves and tropical forest and were lucky enough to see two orangutans up close while strolling through the forest. We ventured to Turtle Island to see the release of the baby hatchlings and enjoyed some snorkeling as well as trying to avoid the creepy crawlies of the Gomantong Caves. We also visited a cultural village in which we were able to see how the locals live and tried some traditional Malaysian homemade snacks. Big nose monkey Ready for a swim! 010 Japan From the many CAS week options, I’m glad I chose Japan. If you’re looking for a week filled with a lot of action, great food and a wonderful culture then Japan is the right place for you! It’s an experience which I personally will never forget. The teachers and the Dragonfly coordinators on the trip were truly amazing. They made the trip light hearted, adventurous and extremely fun. They had the belief in us to do things which we never thought we would be able to. They pushed us past our limits and made us surprise ourselves with the things we were able to do and accomplish. On a side note, you’ll also get to learn a lot of interesting things about your teachers and as Mr Webster famously said “What happens in Japan, stays in Japan.” The activities in this action filled week were once in a lifetime experiences. From cycling the hilly landscape of Niseko, to rafting the choppy rivers of Niseko and most importantly, smacking some of our friends in the head in Kendo. All these experiences and many more were what made this trip truly memorable. I could go on and on about what made this trip great but I want you to experience it for yourselves because no amount of words can fully describe the experience you will have. Also, what fun is there if I just tell you about the trip? Go to Japan and find out for yourself! Sean Kwan, 11P2 024 Morocco 028 Photography Workshop The Photography workshop took course over an entire week and the photographs that the students took are a testament to their skill and creativity. Students were taught to use the manual settings on their cameras, learning and experimenting with shutter speed, ISO, focus settings, aperture and light metering to produce some stunning work. Each morning, our professional photographer would introduce a new topic and the theory behind it and we would critically assess and evaluate the quality of the photographs taken the day before. Each afternoon, the group visited selected locations around Hong Kong to test out their new skills and new knowledge. The week culminated with the creation of a virtual online gallery and a display which was housed in the entrance to the school. I would like to thank all the people who participated especially our teacher Georgina Adams and Ms. Allie Cho who did such a great job in helping to organize and co- ordinate the whole week. 037 Pottery Fifteen students and two teachers spent a wonderful week at Arthome pottery studio in Fo Tan learning from pottery expert, Alan Chi- kong Lai. Students created many beautiful pieces of pottery using a variety of techniques. The highlights of the week were learning how to use the pottery wheel and glazing the finished pieces. It was quite exciting to see students’ hidden talents emerging as the week progressed. Students exhibited their work on the last day and reflected on what they had learned. A picnic on the roof was held to celebrate the terrific week. Staff contributors: Mrs Jessica Loebig & Mrs Laurie Stein 040 Taipei 052 Student Leaders Reflections Chris Li 12D2 Student Leadership at STC has left me with a lot of experiences, both good and bad, but I treasure every single one of them.I wouldn’t change any of them. If someone were to ask me what the most valuable of them is, it would easily be the people. Not just those in my Student Leader team, but those in the younger years as well. Through the House system, I have earned countless new family members. That’s right, family members. You all know who you are! There’s such an amazing sense of camaraderie and affinity encapsulated within the House system (specially Dragon). There’s really nothing out there like it. Clichéd as it may be, the kind of friendship and trust the House system evokes is so much more valuable than any trophy. If I were to leave someone a message with advice about being a Student Leader, it would definitely be to make the most of the experiences that come your way. Don’t think of the House activities as chores to add to your ever- growing pile of work. Rather, think of it as an opportunity to meet new people and grow the most trusting of friendships. Well, that’s what I see as the ultimate goal of the House system. Thank you to everyone who has ever made any kind of contribution to Dragon. From bringing in Lai See for the CNY board competition to spending endless hours rehearsing the same dance for Glee. Most importantly, thank you for being there. I love each and everyone one of you Dragons. I’ll be treasuring these memories for many years to come and I’m certain that what I’ve learnt here will never be forgotten. One last time though. Let’s go Dragon. Let’s go. 084 The Environmental Council Being the Co-Chair of the Environmental Council, I am fortunate to lead, and work alongside, passionate students who act to create a sustainable environment for all of us. I am amazed by the commitment and dedication of our members. They demonstrate these qualities through initiatives and projects, such as tree planting on Lantau Island with Ark Eden and leadership programmes with The Nature Conservancy. As a team, we have also collaborated with the College Business Manager, Ms Law, to select the appropriate solar panel company to employ. As representatives of the College at the ESF Environmental Forum, Diane Mak and I worked to enact ESF- wide policies created together with other international students. We will be implementing energy saving strategies with the use of the energy monitoring system, Entrack, in order to comply with, and prepare for, the newly proposed Gaia Award. This competition is a collaboration with West Island School and involves allocating carbon credits to each school. This was modelled on the Kyoto Protocol, the international treaty aimed at reducing CO2 emissions. Another long term goal is in the area of biodiversity in Hong Kong. In conjunction with all these projects, the Council also works closely with each House on competitions such as EAG poster designs, the Christmas corridor competition and Green Week.