Visit to HKU Department of Chinese Medicine
Date : 10th March, 2023
To enhance students' understanding of the curriculum and prospectus of Chinese Medicine in the University of Hong Kong, and provide them with the opportunity to know more about the various types of chinese medicine and their functions. S.5 students visited the HKU Department of Chinese Medicine. During the visit, students have the opportunity to experience the acupuncture technique. The programme also covered the career path of being a doctor in Chinese Medicine.
Visit to Tai Mo Shan Tsuen Lung
Date : 23rd February, 2023
To enhance students' understanding of the conservation issues facing Hong Kong, and provide them with the opportunity to experience the freshwater stream in Hong Kong. S.5 students visited Tai Mo Shan Tsuen Lung to gain practical freshwater stream experience through surveying and field studies on freshwater stream ecology. The programme covered different aspects of the freshwater stream environment and the associated wild-life.
Aquaponics and Coral aquarium study
To enhance students' understanding in the Ecosystem in both the aquaponics and coral aquarium, S5 students had performed water quality tests on the water sample before and after regular maintenance. The pH value, concentration of phosphate ion, nitrate ion, calcium ion, magnesium ion and carbonate were being tested. Through analyzing the data, students were able to understanding more about the biological role of different species in the aquaponics and the coral aquarium.
DNA fingerprinting scientific investigation
To enhance students' understanding in the Biotechnology field, S6 students had performed two scientific investigations : “Who is the crime scene suspect?” and “Who is my biological father? There are two techniques involved including PCR (polymerase chain reaction) and gel electrophoresis. Students had hands on experiences in manipulating micro-pipettes and PCR machine, gel setting and fluorescent staining. Through comparing the position and number of DNA bands, students were able to solve the problems. This practical trained students' scientific investigation technique, in addition to prepare them for the research career path.
Visit to Mai Po Nature Reserve
Date : 5th July, 2022
To enhance students' understanding of the conservation issues facing Hong Kong, and provide them with the opportunity to experience the largest wetland in Hong Kong. S.5 students visited Mai Po to gain practical wetlands experience through surveying and field studies on wetland ecology. The programme covered different aspects of the wetland environment and associated wild-life.
Study of photosynthesis
Date : 27th May, 2022
Data logger is an instrument that collect measurements of temperature, light intensity, pressure etc. Data-logging implies data collection with storage for easier and accurate data processing. S5 students had the opportunity to use data logger to study the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis.
Study of Transpiration
Date: January, 2022
Investigative Practical Work provides students with opportunities to have 'hands- on' practical work experience in which they can have first-hand experience at different stages of an investigation, such as planning, conducting investigations, reporting results and drawing conclusions. This should enable students to think scientifically, as well as to share information and to work in collaborative teams. In order to consolidate the concepts related to Biology and scientific investigative skills, students carried out investigative practical work.
Through observation and experimentation, researchers can find explanations for natural phenomena and apply their findings to solve real-world problems
Investigative Practical Work
Investigative Practical Work provides students with opportunities to have 'hands- on' practical work experience in which they can have first-hand experience at different stages of an investigation, such as planning, conducting investigations, reporting results and drawing conclusions. This should enable students to think scientifically, as well as to share information and to work in collaborative teams.
Visit to Mai Po Nature Reserve
Date : 2nd July, 2019
To enhance students' understanding of the conservation issues facing Hong Kong, and provide them with the opportunity to learn first-hand through practical experience. S.4 students visited Mai Po to gain practical wetlands experience through surveying and fied studies on wetland ecology. The programme covered different aspects of the wetland environment and associated wild-life.
Visit to the School of Nursing, Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital HKSH
Date : 30th April, 2018
To facilitate students' interest in the nursing industry, students are invited to join the visit to the School of Nursing, Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital. During the visit, teachers and student from the HKSH explained a planned nursing career path in HKSH to our students. Our students did also have more understanding of the Nursing Programme and the support and resources provided to the HKSH nursing students. Our students had also talked with the HKSH nursing students and hear their first-hand experience of being a nursing student in the HKSH.
Visit to Mai Po Nature Reserve
Date : 10th November, 2017
To enhance students' understanding of the conservation issues facing Hong Kong, and provide them with the opportunity to learn first-hand through practical experience. S.5 students visited Mai Po to gain practical wetlands experience through surveying and fied studies on wetland ecology. The programme covered different aspects of the wetland environment and associated wild-life.
Visit to Fresh Water Stream in Mui Wo
Date : 7th – 8th November, 2017
To provide students the opportunity to have practical experience of field work and appreciate nature and respect living things. S5 students attended field study course in The Caritas Chan Chun Ha Field Studies Centre. The students visited freshwater stream in Mui Wo, Lantau Island to gain practical experience through surveying and observation. The teachers of the field study centre supervised the students to analyze the data collected and carry laboratory work.
Hong Kong Jocky Club Equine Hospital and Forge visit
2016-6-28
No. of students : 18 (S4, S5)
Equine Hospital
- X-ray unit and computerized radiography system
- Videogastroscopes
- Operating room
Forge visit
- Introduction of the daily work of a farrier
- Shoe making demonstration
Apprentice Jocky school
- Introduction of racing trainee programme
- Training stable visit
- Apprentice jockeys sharing
- Wooden horse demonstration
St Teresa's Hospital School of Nursing visit
2016-6-20
No. of students : 4 (S4, S5)
Activity :
- Entry requirements and introduction of the nursing industry
- Tasting activity : CPR, measure blood pressure
Workshop on DNA Fingerprinting
29-02-2016
Organization : Centre for Creative Science and Technology, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups
No. of students : 35 (S4, S5)
Students were working in Groups to perform the experiments.
1) DNA sample collection;
2) undergo polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to amplify the specific tandem repeat sequences;
3) perform agarose gel electrophoresis to separate the amplified DNA sequences based on their size; and
4) visualize the separated DNA pattern by staining dye.
Visit to Fresh Water Stream in Mui Wo
24th January, 2014
To provide students the opportunity to have practical experience of field work and appreciate nature and respect living things. S5 students attended a two days field study course in The Caritas Chan Chun Ha Field Studies Centre. The students visited freshwater stream in Mui Wo, Lantau Island to gain practical experience through surveying and observation. The students also analyzed and organized data for writing reports.
Visit to Fresh Water Stream in Mui Wo
3rd and 4th December, 2012
To provide students the opportunity to have practical experience of field work and appreciate nature and respect living things. S6 students attended a two days field study course in The Caritas Chan Chun Ha Field Studies Centre. The students visited freshwater stream in Mui Wo, Lantau Island to gain practical experience through surveying and observation. The students also analyzed and organized data for presentation.
Visit to Ho Koon
Date : 11th December, 2012
To provide students the opportunity to have practical experience of field work and appreciate nature and respect living things. S5 students attended a field study course in Ho Koon Nature Education cum Astronomical Centre. The students visited freshwater stream in Chuen Lung, Tai Mo Shan to gain practical experience through surveying and observation. The students also analyzed and organized data for presentation.
S.4 Reading Across the Curriculum Programme
With the collaboration of English and Biology teachers, The book-The Brain that changes itself, was given to S.4 students to read and try to view from the perspective of an aspiring teenage biologist. The students are required to complete the reading logs at different points at the while-reading stage to show their progress. They are also required to work in groups of three to design a learning product. The learning products include popular science mini-book, popular magazine, concept maps and study guide. The students have to present their products to S4 and S5 students at the RACP showcase on 8th July, 2013 in school hall.
Visit to Mai Po Nature Reserve
Date : 28th November, 2011
To provide students the opportunity to have practical experience of field work and appreciate nature and respect living things. S.6 students attended a field study course in Ho Koon Nature Education cum Astronomical Centre. The students visited freshwater stream in Chuen Lung, Tai Mo Shan to gain practical experience through surveying and observation. The students also analyzed and organized data for presentation.
Workshop on Using Dental Examples in Learning Science
Date : 17th December, 2011
In order to promote the interests in studying biology, our students attended a Workshop on Using Dental Examples in Learning Science organized by Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong.
What if we change? Sharing session with John Liu
Date : 24th November 2011
An ecological documentary film-maker of international renown, John Liu (Environmental Education Media Project (EEMP)) presented his films on the global crisis of pollution, climate change, and runaway growth of population, consumption, and technology. Then, he had a dialogue with the audience on possible solutions.
Visit to Mai Po Nature Reserve
Date : 30th September, 2011
To enhance students' understanding of the conservation issues facing Hong Kong, and provide them with the opportunity to learn first-hand through practical experience. S.6 students visited Mai Po to gain practical wetlands experience through surveying and fied studies on wetland ecology. The programme covered different aspects of the wetland environment and associated wild-life.
