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Victoria Shanghai Academy Victoria Shanghai Academy Hk Year 7: Discover China Week 2019 VICTORIA SHANGHAI ACADEMY VICTORIA SHANGHAI ACADEMY HK YEAR 7: DISCOVER CHINA WEEK Chinese Language & Culture Immersion these places. Through the two day exchange, VSA students will have the op- portunity to exchange ideas and form friendships with Chinese students of Working with VSA we will develop fun and engaging learning experiences the same age cohort. that empower students to build a bridge between their classroom and the world around them, while also having a language component built into the programming. The objective of the language components will be to enable Personal Development & Discovery students to comfortably apply their Chinese language skills in an authentic All programs offer a broad range of activities, which can be adapted “on the Chinese language setting, with The Hutong working closely with VSA staff to fly” according to the needs of individual students. For example, encouraging ensure activities are properly calibrated to VSA’s Mandarin program. quiet students to communicate more (e.g. by assigning them leadership roles) and encouraging bolder students to empathize more (e.g. by asking them to In each destination, students will gain a strong understanding of the local consider another person’s point of view). history, culture, geography, and cuisine. In addition, our programs challenge students to reckon with the issues faced by the communities they travel to Working in groups, both in specific activities and in the overarching tasks, will and take them to a deeper level of understanding about the world around promote team work, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving. them. Innovative and interactive activities engage students and ensure they In addition, the overarching activities will encourage students to be proactive, are supported to engage critically with the communities they visit and are inquisitive, and on the lookout for opportunities to engage. The programs will challenged to think outside the box. be related to the school curriculum. The overarching tasks are aimed to devel- op 21st century skills. The tasks will add relevance, acting as a bridge between Local IB School Exchange classroom learning and the real-world and will allow the students to practice All destinations will have a partner IB school, and the capstone of each pro- the core skills of planning, reviewing, and reflection. gram will be a culminating two-day school exchange. On Friday, VSA stu- dents will attend Chinese classes and activities at the partner local IB school. Through Discover China Week, we strive to On Saturday, a series of CAS activities will be organized with local students. advance VSA’s mission of becoming a Chinese Ideally, the partner IB school will be located near places of natural beau- cultural hub and promoting and developing ty and the students can conduct science and humanity related projects on pride in the Chinese heritage. VSA HONG KONG JUNE 2019 2 “AMONG ALL THE STUDY TOUR SERVICE PROVIDERS I KNOW, THE HUTONG AND ITS KNOWLEDGEABLE AND PASSIONATE STAFF ARE IN A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN: CREATIVE IN PROGRAM DESIGN, DISCERNING IN SELECTING AUTHENTIC LEARNING EXPERIENCES, THOROUGH IN PREPARATION, THOUGHTFUL IN LOGISTICAL ARRANGEMENTS, SKILLFUL IN ACTIVITY FACILITATION, AND SAFE AND INSPIRING IN PROGRAM DELIVERY. ABSOLUTELY TOP-NOTCH!” - GEOFFREY KO, EX-HEAD OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING THE ISF ACADEMY, HONG KONG BEIJING 北京 NORTHERN HILLS ADVENTURE In our Northern Hills Adventure, students will first challenge themselves and each other on the mountains that defended Beijing from the marauding hordes from the North. A wide range of activities and skills workshops will foster team building and communication skills, and provide students with opportunities to immerse themselves in rural culture and customs as they rub shoulders with local residents. Return- ing back to the urban life of Beijing, students will be encouraged to display leadership and mindfulness through activities that offer greater independence and require greater levels of decision making. VSA HONG KONG JUNE 2019 4 ITINERARY & DAILY SCHEDULE :: BEIJING |北京 Meals provided indicated in schedule as Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), and Dinner (D) DAY LOCATION ACTIVITIES Day 1 Hong Kong-Beijing AM Shi Men Shan Morning Flight to Beijing Outdoor Base PM Accommodation: Lunch by Airport OR Packed Lunch on Bus (povided by The Hutong) Shipping Containers Transfer to Shi Men Shan Outdoor Base Check into lodges Meals: L, D Obstacle Course and Teambuilding activities BBQ Dinner Opening Reflections Day 2 Simatai, Gubeikou- AM Huanghuacheng Sunrise wake-up and breakfast Transfer to Mutianyu Great Wall Accommodation: Mutianyu Great Wall Hike Tianxianyu Village Guesthouse PM Packed lunch en route Meals: B, L, D Mid afternoon arrive at Tianxianyu Village Village exploration, local fish farm visit, and spring harvesting activity Dinner with local family Team presentations Reflections Day 3 Tianchi Canyon Park AM -Tianxianyu Village Wakeup and breakfast Morning Exercises Accommodation: Transfer to Tianchi Canyon Park Traditional View Hotel Complete Via Ferrata Experiment Course PM Meals: B, L, D Revolutionary Radio Activity Transfer to Beijing Hotel Check In Beijing Dinner Story Dinner Story Presentations & Reflections VSA HONG KONG JUNE 2019 5 ITINERARY & DAILY SCHEDULE :: BEIJING | 北京 Meals provided indicated in schedule as Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), and Dinner (D) DAY LOCATION ACTIVITIES Day 4 Beijing AM Tiananmen Trifecta Walking Seminar Accommodation: Lunch by Jingshan Park Traditional View Hotel PM Transfer to The Hutong for Culinary Activities Meals: B, L, D Dumpling Party or Hook N Cook Reflections at Courtyard Day 5 Beijing-Hong Kong AM Breakfast Accommodation: Temple of Heaven Rotational Activities Traditional View Hotel PM Hutong Courtyard Rotational Activities Meals: B Prepare for School Exchange Beijing Duck Dinner Acrobats Show Day 6 Beijing AM Breakfast at hotel Accommodation: Migrant Workers School Service Activity Traditional View Hotel PM School Exchange Meals: B, D Dinner Day 7 Beijing - Hong Kong AM Breakfast at hotel, check out Accommodation: Ditan Park Morning Exercise & Final Reflections None PM Meals: B, L Rotational activities at 798 Art Zone Flight returning to HK VSA HONG KONG JUNE 2019 6 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS :: BEIJING | 北京 HIKING THE WILD GREAT WALL Like the Mongolian armies of centuries past, arduous journeys were made before attacks could be commenced against the Han forces guarding the Great Wall. The Hutong Education facilitators will take the students on a journey through the most turbulent eras of the Great Wall of China. They will learn terminology to describe their surroundings and the basic history of The Wall. VSA HONG KONG JUNE 2019 7 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS :: BEIJING | 北京 CROSS CULTURAL EXCHANGE As they say “when in Rome, do as Romans do”. There’s no better way to learn about living off the land than visiting and staying in guesthouses in the local villages. Students will gain first-hand insight into local agricultural methods, and we might even be lucky enough to fill our harvest baskets with seasonal fruits, such as apples, plums, peaches and walnuts. VILLAGE HOMESTAYS Snuggled warmly on traditional Kang Beds, Students will have the opportunity to really experience what life is like for local residents by staying in local village courtyard homes. With home cooked meals, and traditional games, and sleeping in the shadow of the great wall, the village homestay is sure to be a fan favorite! VILLAGE EXPLORATION Students will participate in an exciting adventure race through the narrow streets and winding alleys surrounding the village. Working in small groups, students will interview local shop-keepers, search for artifacts, and use creative problem-solving in order to successfully complete a series of interactive challenges. VSA HONG KONG JUNE 2019 8 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS :: BEIJING | 北京 VIA FERRATA Via Ferrata (Literal translation: Iron Road) is a climbing activity using metal cables, handrails and ladders in order to conquer seemingly insurmountable cliffs and mountainsides. A popular activity in European countries like Italy and France, this is the first course in China and has been helping people Seek Challenge since 2011. VSA HONG KONG JUNE 2019 9 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS :: BEIJING | 北京 TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES Throughout the program, students will be challenged to participate in a number of fun and engaging team-building exercises aimed at developing a strong sense of community among the group. These activities will challenge students to think creatively and work collaboratively with one another. Some examples of different activities include: • Ball and Drum Challenge • Spider Web Challenge • Mine Field • Ski Planks VSA HONG KONG JUNE 2019 10 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS :: BEIJING | 北京 TIANANMEN TRIFECTA Get ready to be taken through a eye-opening perspective of the development and history of the ancient city and the imperial family. An integral part of any trip to Beijing, we’ll begin at the Urban Planning Museum before heading through TIananmen Square and up before finishing at the top of Jingshan Park for a majestic 360° of the city. TEMPLE OF HEAVEN Not only is it the grandest, most iconic, ancient site of worship in Beijing’s landscape, the magnificent Temple of Heaven also provides an exciting opportunity to watch and join in with the city’s elderly residents performing their morning rituals from martial arts, to ballroom dancing, to music and singing to geriatric gymnastics! Following this our staff will facilitate rotational
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