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EDUCATION BUREAU CIRCULAR MEMORANDUM NO. 72/2009

From : Secretary for Education To : Heads of Kindergartens, Primary and Secondary Schools

Ref. : EDB(CD/ADM)/C26/EDBCM(25)

Tel. : 3540 7418

Date : 1 June 2009

Curriculum Development Institute

Application for Participation in Educational Activities and Events (June 2009)

(Note: This circular memorandum should be read by heads of all kindergartens, primary and secondary

schools) Summary The purpose of this circular memorandum is to invite kindergartens, primary and secondary schools to participate in the coming educational activities and events organised, co-organised or announced by the Curriculum Development Institute, Education Bureau. The educational activities and events to be organised include 2009 Pledge Day on My Pledge To Act To Build a Harmonious Community through Care for Others and Integrity, WWF Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Programme (Primary Schools) (2009-2010 School Year), WWF Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Programme (Secondary Schools) (2009-2010 School Year), The Sunday Smile Drawing and Writing Competitions, Young Scholar Programme for Biology 2009, Visits to the Young Achievers Gallery, Exhibition of Primary School Students Creative Visual Arts Work (2008/09), Shadow A Photography Competition cum Exhibition, Exhibition of Secondary and Primary School Students and Teachers Distinguished Visual Arts Work (2008/09), Mid-Autumn Lantern Design Competition and Exhibition 2009, Schools Creative Music Showcase 2009/10 (Primary), Schools Creative Music Showcase 2009/10 (Secondary), Olympic Sport and Literature Competition 2009 Hong Kong Phase and Mainland and Hong Kong Cultural Exchange and Project Learning Award Scheme.

Details

2. The educational activities and events are- a) For kindergartens: Key Learning

Area/ Subject Title For the attention

/action of Remarks Annex

i) Moral and Civic Education

2009 Pledge Day on My Pledge To Act To Build a Harmonious Community through Care for Others and Integrity

School heads, Moral and Civic Education Coordinators / teachers and class teachers

All schools are encouraged to continue to organise the Pledge Day in the 2009/10 school year

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b) For primary schools: Key Learning







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ii) Moral and Civic Education

WWF Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Programme (Primary Schools) (2009-2010 School Year)

School heads, Moral and Civic Education /General Studies / Extra-curricular Activities Coordinators and teachers

Closing date for applications for Mai Po Primary School Education Programme: 30 June 2009

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iii) English Language Education

The Sunday Smile Drawing and Writing Competitions

School heads, English panel chairpersons and teachers

Submission of entries: on or before 10 July 2009

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iv) Gifted Education Visits to the Young Achievers Gallery

School heads, ECA co-ordinators, Student Guidance Teachers, Gifted Education Co-ordinators

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v) Arts Education / Visual Arts

Exhibition of Primary School Students Creative Visual Arts Work (2008/09)

School heads and Visual Arts teachers

Exhibition Period: 30 June to 25 July 2009

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vi) Arts Education / Visual Arts

Shadow A Photography Competition cum Exhibition

School heads and teachers

Exhibition Period: 2 July to 24 July 2009

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vii) Arts Education / Visual Arts

Exhibition of Secondary and Primary School Students and Teachers Distinguished Visual Arts Work (2008/09)



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viii) Arts Education / Visual Arts

Mid-Autumn Lantern Design Competition and Exhibition 2009

Visual Arts teachers Application deadline: 26 June 2009

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Key Learning Area/ Subject

Title For the attention /action of

Remarks Annex

ix) Arts Education / Music

Schools Creative Music Showcase 2009/10 (Primary)

School heads and Music teacher

Application deadline: 16 September 2009

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x) Physical Education, Chinese Language Education, English Language Education, Moral and Civic Education

Olympic Sport and Literature Competition 2009 Hong Kong Phase

Panel chairpersons and teachers of Physical Education, Chinese Language Education and English Language Education; Moral and Civic Education coordinators

Application deadline: 25 July 2009

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xi) Moral and Civic Education

Mainland and Hong Kong Cultural Exchange and Project Learning Award Scheme

School heads, Moral and Civic Education Coordinators and teachers


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c) For secondary schools: Key Learning







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ii) Moral and Civic Education

WWF Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Programme (Secondary Schools) (2009-2010 School Year)

School heads, Moral and Civic Education /Personal, Social and Humanities Education / Science Education Key Learning Areas / Extra-curricular Activities Coordinators and teachers

Closing date for applications for Mai Po Secondary School Education Programme: 30 June 2009

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Remarks Annex

iii) Science Education / Biology

Young Scholar Programme for Biology 2009

School heads and teachers of Science Education Key Learning Area

Co-organised by the Department of Biology of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Education Bureau and Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority Registration Deadline: 23 June 2009

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iv) Gifted Education Visits to the Young Achievers Gallery

School heads, Extra-curricular Activities co-ordinators, Student Guidance Teachers, Gifted Education Co-ordinators

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v) Arts Education / Visual Arts

Exhibition of Primary School Students Creative Visual Arts Work (2008/09)



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vi) Arts Education / Visual Arts

Shadow A Photography Competition cum Exhibition

School heads and teachers

Exhibition Period: 2 to 24 July 2009

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vii) Arts Education / Visual Arts

Exhibition of Secondary and Primary School Students and Teachers Distinguished Visual Arts Work (2008/09)



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viii) Arts Education / Visual Arts

Mid-Autumn Lantern Design Competition and Exhibition 2009

Visual Arts teachers Application deadline: 26 June 2009

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ix) Arts Education / Music

Schools Creative Music Showcase 2009/10 (Secondary)

School heads and Music teacher


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Remarks Annex

x) Physical Education, Chinese Language Education, English Language Education, Moral and Civic Education

Olympic Sport and Literature Competition 2009 Hong Kong Phase

Panel chairpersons and teachers of Physical Education, Chinese Language Education and English Language Education; Moral and Civic Education coordinators


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xi) Moral and Civic Education

Mainland and Hong Kong Cultural Exchange and Project Learning Award Scheme

School heads, Moral and Civic Education Coordinators and teachers


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3. Details and Application Forms of the above activities and events are stipulated in the respective Annexes. Enquiry 4. For enquiries, please contact the respective contact person as listed in the respective Annexes.

Dr. K.W. CHEUNG for Secretary for Education

c.c. Heads of Sections for information

Annex 1 2009 Pledge Day on My Pledge To Act

To Build a Harmonious Community through Care for Others and Integrity

Aims/Objectives

The aims of the captioned activity is to encourage kindergartens, primary and secondary schools to continue organising the Pledge Day in the new 2009/10 school year with a view to helping students to show care for others and uphold integrity as an individual, in the family, school and society through the collective commitment.

Details

2. In response to the long-term measures recommended by the Team Clean, the then Education and Manpower Bureau initiated the Pledge Day on My Pledge to Act Live Hygiene Live Health in 2003. The Pledge Days from the school year 2003 to 2008 were well-received with participation from kindergartens, primary and secondary schools. 3. To sustain the impact, all schools are encouraged to continue to organise the Pledge Day in the 2009/10 school year. In 2008, the Education Bureau has revised and enhanced the Moral and Civic Education Curriculum Framework by adding 2 priority values namely Care for Others and Integrity. Hence, the theme of the Pledge Day for the new school year is 2009 Pledge Day on My Pledge To Act To Build a Harmonious Community through Care for Others and Integrity, its objective is to rally concerted efforts of parents, schools and community to arouse the public awareness on the importance of helping students to develop positive values and attitudes. 4. Schools are also advised to incorporate relevant measures into the school development plans so as to help students realise the pledge, and plan the relevant learning activities for students systematically and holistically by making reference to My Pledge to Act and the newly revised 2008 Moral and Civic Education Curriculum Framework. 5. All schools will receive two posters of 2009 Pledge Day on My Pledge To Act To Build a Harmonious Community through Care for Others and Integrity by post around late August. Additional information and school exemplars will be provided for schools reference on the webpage of the Moral and Civic Education Section (www.edb.gov.hk/cd/mce) (Chinese version only) around end of August.

Contact Person

6. For enquiries, please contact the Moral and Civic Education Section, Curriculum Development Institute on 2153 7489 or 2153 7488.

http://www.edb.gov.hk/cd/mce

Annex 2

WWF Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Programme

(Primary Schools) (2009-2010 School Year)

Aims/Objectives

The aims of the captioned Programme are to enhance primary school students understanding of our natural environment, as well as its interaction with social and economic development.

Details

2. As agreed in the 2002 Johannesburg Earth Summit, 2005 was set as the year to launch the programme entitled United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (SD). The objective is to promote the concept of SD through education, which is one of the important strategies to combat environmental, social and economic problems in the 21st Century. It is hoped that through international efforts and education, the aim to enhance a better living quality, resources conservation and global economic development can be achieved. 3. The World Wide Fund For Nature Hong Kong (WWF) is going to organise five Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) programmes for primary school pupils in the school year 2009-2010. 4. Details of the ESD programmes are provided in the invitation letter from WWF as attached in Appendix 2a. 5. School heads who wish to participate in these programmes are requested to apply online, or complete the attached application form in Appendix 2h and return them to WWF. All applications will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis. The closing date for applications for Mai Po Primary School Education Programme is 30 June 2009 (Tuesday).

Contact Person

6. For enquiries, please contact Ms Kathy LAU of WWF on 2526 1011 or Mrs Connie MAK of the Moral and Civic Education Section, Curriculum Development Institute on 2153 7488.

Appendix 2a

WWF Hong Kong

No.1 Tramway Path, Central, Hong Kong

Tel: +852 2526 1011 Fax:+852 2845 2764 [email protected] wwf.org.hk

1 June 2009

Dear School Principal,

WWF Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Programme (Primary Schools) (2009-2010 School Year)

WWF is one of Hong Kongs leading conservation organisations, with over 24,000 supporters and a professional staff of conservationists and educators. We provide a variety of ESD programmes, which aim at enhancing students understanding of our natural environment, as well as its interaction with social and economic development. We are very pleased to invite you to submit applications for our ESD programmes that will be provided during the coming 2009-2010 School Year. For details of each programme, please refer to the attached information sheets.

WWF Education Programmes TARGET GROUP Information SheetMai Po Primary School Education Programme Primary 4 to 6 students P1 Island House Primary School Education Programme Primary 4 to 6 students P2 Hoi Ha Wan Primary School Education Programme Primary 4 to 6 students P3 Primary School Outreach Programme Primary 1 to 6 students P4 & P5

We will be most grateful if you would bring these notes to the attention of your teachers of General Studies, Moral and Civic Education, Environmental Education and Extra-curricular Activities. The closing date for applications for Mai Po Primary School Education Programme is 30 June 2009. All application details have also been uploaded to WWF website:

< www.wwf.org.hk/eng/education/school/ > For enquiries, please feel free to contact our Administration Officer - Ms. Kathy Lau at 2526-1011 or by e-mail at [[email protected]] at your earliest convenience. Thank you very much for your attention in this matter. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours faithfully

Ms. Nicole Wong Assistant Director, Education

Patron: The Honourable Donald Tsang, GBM, Honorary Auditors: Grant Thornton , GBM Chief Executive of the HKSAR Honorary Company Secretary: President: Mr. Markus Shaw United Secretaries Limited Vice-President: The Hon. Sir David Akers-Jones, GBM, KBE, JP Honorary Solicitors: Johnson Stokes & Master Mr. Hans Michael Jebsen, BBS Honorary Treasurer: HSBC Chairman: Mr. Trevor Yang Registered Charity CEO: Mr. Eric Bohm (Incorporated With Limited Liability) Registered Name: World Wide Fund For Nature Hong Kong

mailto:[email protected]?subject=WWF%20ESD%20Programme%20(2007-2008%20School%20Year)

Appendix 2b

Summary of WWF Primary School Education Programmes and Curriculum Framework

Information Sheet P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 Programme Mai Po Primary School Education

Programme Island House Primary School

Education Programme Hoi Ha Wan Primary School

Education Programme Primary School Outreach

Programme (STEP --- Sustainable lifestyle Target Education Programme)

Primary School Outreach Programme

(Exhibition packs)

P. 1 to 3 students Target P. 4 to 6 students

Key Tasks Moral and civic education Contribution of individuals in the sustainable development of the society and the environment Reading to learn Read factsheets, web searched materials

and learn different issues about wetland Reading worksheets and factsheets in

exhibition room to learn the different impact of urban development to natural environment

Read factsheets, web searched materials and learn different issues about Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park

Read information on website and panels to understand the causes and impacts of climate change, and learn how to practise sustainable lifestyle as a solution to ease climate change

Reading information on panels to learn about marine life, problems and conservation issues related to the marine environment and ecosystem

Project learning Can integrate with project learning related to environmental conservation, urban developmental impacts, water pollution, etc.

Can integrated with project learning related to biological science, environmental protection, human impacts, etc.

Can integrate with project learning related to marine conservation, urban developmental impacts, water pollution, sustainable development, etc.

Can integrate with project learning related to climate change, sustainable development, renewable resources, environmental protection etc.

Can integrate with project learning related to biological science, marine environment protection, human impacts, etc.

Key Learning Areas Chinese Language Education English Language Education

Learn vocabularies including names of wildlife and other biological terms

Learn vocabularies including names of plants, wildlife and other biological terms

Learn vocabularies including names of marine animals

Read information on website and panels on climate change and affected animals

Read panels about marine life and the reasons of being threatened

Personal, Social and Humanities Education

Interrelationship between humans and nature

Importance of nature conservation Importance of sustainable development on

wetland

Interrelationship between humans and environment

Importance of nature conservation Importance of ancient heritage

conservation

Interrelationship between humans and the sea

Importance of marine conservation Importance of sustainable development on

marine environment


Impacts of human activities on climate change

Importance of sustainable lifestyle as a solution to ease climate change


Positive and negative impacts of human activities on marine environment

Science Education Contact with different kinds of plants and animals in the nature

Characteristics and adaptation features of wildlife

Contact with different kinds of plants and animals in the nature

Characteristics and adaptation of plants and animals

Contact with different kinds of marine animals in the nature

Characteristics and adaptation features of marine animals

Understand the characteristics of animals in different habitats and their abilities to adapt to environmental changes

Distinguish climate, weather and seasons Understand climate change, weather

change, seasonal change and their impacts

Understand the human impact on marine life habitat destruction

Arts Education Use drawing to record the observed wildlife

Raise awareness on the different shapes, colours and sounds in the nature

Use creation of artwork to enrich students knowledge on nature and wildlife

Enhance the observation, drawing and colouring skills of students

Use drawing to record the observed marine animals

Raise awareness on the different shapes colours and sounds of the marine environment and organisms.

Develop students creativity through extension activities including environmental art classes, puppet theatre, design competition etc.

Worksheet to develop drawing and colouring skills

Physical Education Activities outside classroom provide an opportunity for physical exercises. General Studies The activities help to arouse students concern for the environment and its sustainability

Generic Skills Communication Direct communication with education

officers through questioning, answering and sharing viewpoints

Present students view in written worksheets

Direct communication with educators through questioning, answering and sharing viewpoints


Direct communication with education officers through questioning, answering and sharing viewpoints


Extension activities such as role play, discussion, presentation etc. encourage and train students to express their opinions on environmental problems

Story writing and telling encourage students to express their thoughts on marine issues to others

Critical Thinking Draw logical conclusions about the importance of wetland conservation after analysing the collected data and evidence

Through observing the water quality of Tolo Harbour, logical conclusions about the impact of urban development to nature will be drawn.

Draw logical conclusions about the importance of marine conservation after analysing the collected data and evidence

Draw logical conclusions about the impacts of human activities on climate change after analysing information and statistical data

Examine the impact of the human activities towards marine life and their habitat destruction

Creativity Encourage creative thinking when interpreting the collected objects from the nature

Encourage creative thinking when making artwork and plot plant

Encourage creative thinking when interpreting the collected objects from the marine environment

Develop students creativity through extension activities including environmental art classes, puppet theatre, design competition etc.

Make their own handicrafts or drawings with the theme of marine life after reading the panels

Story writing encourage creative thinking about the future of the marine environment

Collaboration Work in teams in the activities to develop collaborating skills and share ideas Problem Solving Explore the problems of diminishing

habitats of wildlife Explore the problems of diminishing

habitats of terrestrial and coastal wildlife Explore the problems of marine resources

depletion and destruction of marine habitats.

Explore the impacts of climate change on humans, wildlife and environment

Self-management Observe and follow the visitors code when visiting the nature reserve

Observe and follow the visitors code when visiting the Island House Conservation Studies Centre and nearby environment

Observe and follow the visitors code when visiting the marine park

Observe and follow the activity rules when participating school talk, drama, exhibition and mass game

Study Skills Gather information about Mai Po wetland ecology by using different senses

Use field studies to discover the importance of wetland conservation

Gather information about ecology of Island House by using different senses

Use field studies to discover the importance of environmental conservation

Gather information about Hoi Ha Wan marine ecology by using different senses

Use field studies to discover the importance of marine conservation

Analyse the relationship between human activities and climate change through different activities such as discussion and project learning

Develop logical thinking on the relationship between human economic activities and endangered marine life

Values and Attitudes Respect for others Respect wildlife by not disturbing them

and their habitats Respect classmates when doing group

works Respect the education officer by following

the instruction and visitors code

Respect wildlife by not disturbing them and their habitats

Respect classmates when doing group works

Respect the educator by following the instruction and visitors code

Respect marine animals by not disturbing them and their habitats

Respect classmates when doing group works

Respect the education officer by following the instruction and visitors code

Learn the need to respect wildlife and their habitats

Respect classmates during mass game Respect the teachers and education

officer by following the instruction

Learn the need to respect marine life and the environment

Responsibility Complete the assigned group works Take care of education tools borrowed

from education officer Take care / not to damage venue facilities To be a responsible citizen in helping to

protect the wetland environment

Take care / not to damage venue facilities Take care /not to damage historic

monuments Take care of education tools borrowed

from education officer To be a responsible citizen in helping to

protect the environment

Complete the assigned group works Take care of education tools borrowed

from education officer Take care / not to damage venue facilities To be a responsible citizen in helping to

protect the marine environment

Complete the assigned group works Take care of educational tools borrowed

from education officer To be a responsible citizen in helping to

ease climate change through practising sustainable lifestyle

To be a responsible citizen in helping to protect the marine environment

National identity Understand the relationship of the land use change history in Mai Po and Shenzhen

Observe the present rapid development in the Shenzhen /Futian area and learn the unity of both sides of the Deep Bay area in terms of ecosystem

Knowing different plants species sharing by Hong Kong and South China region.

Appendix 2c

MAI PO PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMME For Primary 4 to 6 students September 2009 to August 2010

P1

Learning IN the environment is an effective strategy for Education for Sustainable Development. The Mai Po Nature Reserve is an open-air classroom for enriching students learning experience by developing their interest in, understanding of and concern about OUR environment.

A. EDUCATION PROGRAMME

WWF has developed THREE PROGRAMME OPTIONS for primary school teachers to select according to their teaching needs: 1. Wetland Detective

Through a series of exploring, sensory and interactive activities, students will realize the importance and values of wetlands to wildlife and human. This results as well as to enhance students interest and appreciation to the natural beauty of wetland environment. This programme is open throughout the year.

2. Story of a Bird Through bird watching and environmental games, students will learn how birds adapt to wetlands and the importance of conserving Mai Po for migratory birds and people. This programme is highly recommended for visits scheduled in Autumn, Winter and Spring.

3. Wetland Insect Watch Through an environmental friendly insect-watching activity, students will learn how insects adapt to wetlands and understand the inter-relationship between different kinds of wildlife in our Mai Po Nature Reserve. This programme is only open in Summer and Autumn (from April to October).

B. EDUCATION APPROACH

The programme is conducted through a wide range of interactive activities, which include wildlife observation, demonstration, role-playing, interpretation and games. Bird watching and role playing games will be conducted for students joining either the Wetland Detective or Story of a Bird; students joining the Wetland Insect Watch will experience pond-dipping and other environmental friendly insect-watching activities.

Related information can be downloaded from WWF School Education Programme website < www.wwf.org.hk/eng/education/school/ >

C. BOOKING INFORMATION

Date of Programme: Weekdays, except Wednesdays and Public Holidays Time for Programme: AM Session (09:00 to 12:00 hrs) OR PM Session (14:00 to 17:00 hrs) Guidance: WWF Education Officer Group Size: 30-38 students + at least 2 teachers, but not more than 4 (except special cases)

must accompany each group of students for safety and discipline control Charge: Free of charge (under EDB subvention) Application Procedure: Complete the online registration and application at

www.wwf.org.hk/eng/education/school/ and WWF will then process your application.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS Please submit an individual application form online for each programme application. Each school may apply for a maximum of TWO Mai Po Education Programmes. The closing date for applications is 30 June 2009.

In view of the limited quota available, all applications will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis. Schools which have not joined the Mai Po School Education Programmes during the previous two school years will enjoy priority booking.

WWF will process each schools first application, the second application will be considered after reviewing the overall application status.

Schools will be notified of their application result by EMAIL. If no notification received after 30 Sept 2009, please contact WWF.

For any enquiries, please contact our Administration Officer Ms Kathy Lau at 2526-1011 (choose 2 for English, then press 1, 2, 1, 2) or by e-mail at [[email protected]].

http://www.wwf.org.hk/eng/education/school/http://www.wwf.org.hk/eng/education/school/mailto:[email protected]?subject=WWF%20ESD%20Programme%20(2007-2008%20School%20Year)

Appendix 2d

ISLAND HOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMME LITTLE GARDENER For Primary 4 to 6 students September 2009 to May 2010

P2

Learning IN the environment is an effective strategy for Education for Sustainable Development. Through different interactive activities, students knowledge on environmental and antique conservation will be enriched. The programme also provides a pot plant and student logbook after the programme. The follow-up activities suggested in the logbook could encourage student to carry out urban greening and sustainable living style.


Pre-trip briefing: A briefing and slide show at WWF Island House Conservation Studies Centre enables students to develop a clear overall picture of the history of Island House, declared monument in Hong Kong, and different plant species in Island House Arboretum.

Field trip: Outdoor activities include visiting Island House Arboretum, plant nature trail and pot

planting. Follow-up activities: A series of activity included in the logbook suggesting urban greening and

sustainable living style. B. EDUCATION APPROACH

A series of interactive and fun learning approach activities such as plant and wildlife observations, plot planting, role play and games will be conducted during the programme.

Related information can be downloaded from WWF School Education Programme website

< www.wwf.org.hk/eng/education/school/ > C. BOOKING INFORMATION Date of Programme: Weekdays, except Wednesdays and Public Holidays Time for Programme: AM Session (09:15 to 12:15 hrs) OR PM Session (13:45 to 16:45 hrs) Guidance: WWF staff Group Size: 3038 students + at least 2 teachers, but not more than 4 (except special

cases), must accompany each group of students for safety and discipline control

Charge: HK$60 per student, the two accompanying teachers are free of charge (HK $60 per extra teacher)

Application Procedure: Complete the online registration and application at www.wwf.org.hk/eng/education/school/ and WWF will then process your application.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS Please submit an individual application form online for each student education programme application. Each school may apply for a maximum of FIVE Little Gardener Programmes.

In view of the limited quota available, all applications will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis.

Schools will be notified of their application results by EMAIL. Payment will be requested once the application is successful. If no notification received after 30 Sept 2009, please contact WWF.

For any enquiries, please contact our Administration Officer - Ms. Yvonne Wan at 2526-1011 (choose 2 for English, then press 1, 2, 2, 2) or by e-mail at [[email protected]].


Appendix 2e

HOI HA WAN PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMME - HOI HA DETECTIVE For Primary 4 to 6 students September 2009 to July 2010

P3

Hoi Ha Detective is a marine education programme using Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park as an open-air classroom. Through a series of sensory activities, students will best be able to discover the natural beauty of sandy and rocky shores ecology at Hoi Ha. The marine discovery experience culminates in a coral watching boat trip during which students will be able to explore the precious coral community well preserved in the sea of Hong Kong.


Hoi Ha Detective is specially designed for senior primary students. The programme will have students eyes opened to the diverse marine environment, such as coral communities, sandy and rocky shores through interesting sensory activities and environmental games. Together with the hands-on experience of observing the underwater world, students will be able to learn how marine animals adapt to the sea and the importance of conserving the marine environment and resources for people.


The programme is conducted with an interactive approach through a vast range of formats, including exploration in shallow water*, sensory activities, environmental games, role play, interpretation and marine wildlife observation and identification. Approximate one hour coral observation tour by Glass-bottomed Boat is included in the programme**.


< www.wwf.org.hk/eng/education/school/ > C. BOOKING INFORMATION Date of Programme: Weekdays, except Wednesdays and Public Holidays Time for Programme: AM Session (09:30 to 12:30 hrs) OR PM Session (13:30 to 16:30 hrs) Guidance: WWF Education Officer Group Size: 2038 students + at least 2 teachers, but not more than 4, must accompany

each group of students for safety and discipline control. Group size MUST NOT EXCEED 40.

Charge: HK$100 per student, the two accompanying teachers are free of charge (HK $100 per extra teacher)


IMPORTANT REMINDERS

* The activity involves exploration in shallow water area, please remind students to bring canvas shoes / slippers for changing.

** If the local weather condition does not permit the boat trip, an 1-hour contingency indoor programme will be offered. NO refund will be granted.

** If there is any operational problem with the boat, the programme will last for 2 hours and a 30% refund will be granted. Please submit an individual application form online for each programme application. Each school may apply for a

maximum of FIVE Hoi Ha Wan Education Programme In view of the limited quota available, all applications will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis. Schools will be notified of their application result by EMAIL. Payment will be requested once the application is

successful. If no notification received after 30 Sept 2009, please contact WWF. For any enquiries, please contact our Administration Officer - Ms. Kathy Lau at 2526-1011 (choose 2 for English, then

press 1, 2, 3, 2) or by e-mail at [[email protected]].


Appendix 2f

PRIMARY SCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAMME SUSTAINALBE LIFESTYLE TARGET EDUCATION PROGRAMME (STEP) For Primary 1 to 6 students September 2009 to August 2010

P4

Sustainable lifestyle Target Education Programme (STEP) is an outreach education programme which aims to promote awareness among students of the issues of climate change and sustainable living. The content of STEP was designed to match and link to the Learning Objectives of Primary General Studies curriculum. Through a series of fun and interactive activities specially designed to meet primary school students learning needs, students will recognize themselves as the stewards of the planet, and become committed to take a STEP forward in their daily lives to follow a sustainable lifestyle, protect the environment and use resources wisely.

EDUCATION PROGRAMME

This one-week in-school programme comprises 4 core educational activities, extension activities and online activities: 1. Core activities (hosted by WWF Education Officers)

Talk --- 2 levels of talk are available for junior (P1-3) and senior (P4-6) primary school students

Exhibition --- a set of colourful and informative panels and a 3-dimensional exhibit for students to self-learn through reading Mass game --- an inter-group quiz for students to gain knowledge through interactive activities Drama --- a fun show to raise students learning interest

2. Extension activities are classroom activities that build upon the core activities. WWF will provide teaching

plans and related teaching tools for teachers to organize these activities. Designed to target students of different levels with diverse needs, extension activities are student-oriented which include environmental art class, environmental game, hand puppet theatre, design competition, activity worksheet, family action plan, individual action pledge, statistics collection, etc.

3. STEPs website (www.wwf.org.hk/step) provides various multi-media and interactive educational activities

for students. Assessment of learning results and effectiveness is also conducted online. * Please read NOTES TO SCHOOLS in Appendix 2f (i) and 2f (ii) for programme details.

EDUCATION APPROACH STEPs diversified educational activities enrich students learning experience and could be adopted as life-wide learning or thematic learning activities. The programme has hands-on, interactive and problem-solving approaches, incorporates the use of information technologies and links with formal school curriculum. All the core and extension activities may be flexibly integrated into school timetables in accordance with schools individual needs and characteristics.

BOOKING INFORMATION

Duration of Programme: One week Charge: Free of charge (Sponsored by The Swire Group Charitable Trust)

($2,000 refundable deposit) Application Procedure: Send a completed Application Form P4 to WWF by post or fax and WWF will

then process your application.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS The closing date for applications is 30 June 2009. In view of the limited quota available, all applications will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis. Schools will be notified of their application result by EMAIL. If no notification received after 30 Sept 2009, please contact WWF.

For any enquiries, please contact us at 2526-1011 (choose 2 for English, then press 4, 2, 0) or by e-mail at [[email protected]].

http://www.wwf.org.hk/stepmailto:[email protected]?subject=WWF%20ESD%20Programme%20(2007-2008%20School%20Year)

Appendix 2f (i) SUSTAINALBE LIFESTYLE TARGET EDUCATION PROGRAMME (STEP) NOTES TO SCHOOLS SEMINAR WWF will organize seminars in September 2009 and February 2010 to introduce STEP programme content and detailed arrangement during the activity week. The schools successfully applied MUST nominate at least 2 representatives to attend the seminar. Details will be sent to schools through email after application is accepted. INFORMATION ABOUT DURATION OF PROGRAMME All core activities duration are listed below, schools have to submit a detailed timetable after application is accepted. (Please refer to a sample timetable in appendix 2f (ii) for reference)

Core activity Duration Remarks Talk (P.1 P.3) A minimum of 30 mins School has to provide microphone, computer, projector and screen. Talk (P.4 P.6) A minimum of 30 mins

Mass Game A minimum of 50 mins

Suitable for P.4 P.6 students. 1 set of game tools will be provided. The suggested maximum no. of students for each session is 80 (2 classes).

WWF staff will hold the first session of Mass Game as demonstration. School has to provide microphone, computer, projector and screen.

Drama (P.1 P.3) A minimum of 30 mins Venue: school hall Drama (P.4 P.6) A minimum of 30 mins School has to provide sound system which includes a CD player. Exhibition Unlimited To be displayed at indoor area.

Extension activities are classroom activities that build upon the core activities. WWF will provide teaching plans and related teaching tools for teachers to organize these activities. Duration of extension activities are listed below:

P.1 P.2 P.3 P.4 P.5 P.6

Activity 1 Make a pledge Story telling

Statistics collection Game

Board / poster design

competition

Discussion & presentation

Duration 30 40 mins 30 40 mins 80 100 mins 30 40 mins 30-40 mins for

activity introduction

30-40 mins

Activity 2 Game Game Puppet theatre Puppet theatre Role play,

discussion & presentation

Role play, discussion & presentation

Duration 30 40 mins 30 40 mins 30 40 mins 30 40 mins 30 40 mins 30 40 mins

Activity 3 ---

---

--- Game Quiz Game

Duration --- --- --- 40 100 mins 40 100 mins 40 100 mins REQUIREMENTS THAT THE APPLIED SCHOOL SHOULD FULFIL The school campus has enough space for the programme vehicle (Height: 2.8 m, Length 7 m) to enter and park. OR There is suitable area for

the programme vehicle to park outside the campus for programme materials unloading. The school campus has suitable venue (e.g. covered playground) to place the exhibits (an area of around 4 m X 6 m). The school hall is located on ground floor OR can be reached by a lift. The lift can carry goods of dimensions not less than 130 cm X 80 cm

X 160 cm. The school hall is equipped a computer, a projector, a screen and a sound system (which includes a CD player and microphone lines). The school hall has to be available for stage set up 1 hour before the drama starts and dismantle 1 hour after the drama ends. The school will assign at least 2 janitors to assist in moving and setting up programme-related materials (e.g. exhibits and drama stage). Most of the students will complete the online pre-activity and post-activity before and after the programme week. The school will submit students learning results (e.g. student worksheets, reports, artworks etc.) within one month after the completion of

programme. Details will be confirmed after discussion with WWF staff. Format: Save the digital copies of the student works in CD-roms/DVD-roms.

Remarks: If WWF staff considers that the activity venue does not fulfil the above requirements on the programme day, WWF reserves the rights

to cancel the activities without prior notice. PROGRAMME FEE AND DEPOSIT The programme is free of charge, while the school has to hand in a refundable deposit of HK$2,000 after your application is confirmed by WWF. If the following situation occurs, WWF reserves the rights not to refund the deposit:

1. After the core activity dates and time are confirmed by WWF, the school withdraws from the programme OR 2. After the core activity dates and time are confirmed by WWF, the school changes the activity dates and time less than one month before

the programme starts OR 3. The programme materials and exhibits are damaged or lost OR 4. The school does not submit students learning results within one month after the completion of programme.

LANGUAGE The programme is only available in Cantonese in this academic year.

Appendix 2f (ii) SUSTAINALBE LIFESTYLE TARGET EDUCATION PROGRAMME (STEP) SAMPLE TIMETABLE

Date

Time

( 20 / 4 ) Monday

( 21 / 4 ) Tuesday

( 22 / 4 )

Wednesday

( 23 / 4 ) Thursday

( 24 / 4 ) Friday

0830 0910

0910 0950

0950 1030 Talk (P.1 -3) Extension activity 2 (5B, 6B)

1030 1050 Recess

1050 1130 Talk (P.4 -6) Mass Game

4C Mass Game

5A + 5B Drama (P.1 - 3)

1130 1210 Extension activity 1 (1A, 2C)

Mass Game 4D

Mass Game 5C + 5D

Extension activity 2 (2D, 5C)

Drama (P.4 - 6)

1210 1310 Lunch

1310 1350 Mass Game 4A Mass Game

6A + 6B Extension activity 3 (3D, 4D)

1350 1430 Mass Game 4B Mass Game

6C + 6D Mass Game

6C + 6D

1430 1510 Extension activity 1 (3A, 6C)

Extension activity 3 (1C, 4B)

Exhibition Exhibition Exhibition Exhibition Exhibition

Remarks: 1. WWF suggests teachers to lead junior students (P.1 P.3) to read the exhibits during class, while senior students (P.4 6) can be arranged

to visit the exhibits during recess or lunch hour. 2. Schools could flexibly integrate the extension activities into school timetables.

Appendix 2g

PRIMARY SCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAMME WONDERS OF THE OCEAN For Primary 1 to 6 students September 2009 to August 2010

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Wonders of the Ocean is a marine-themed exhibition kit developed in accordance with the curriculum of General Studies. Through story telling approach, the exhibition praises the beauty of ocean and promotes marine conservation to pupils in an inspiring and intriguing way. This education resource also serves as an excellent supporting material for teachers to organize marine-themed environmental education activities in campus. The objective is to motivate pupils to learn about the environment, to enhance their understanding of the interactions between our ocean and the society, in order to achieve the goals of Education for Sustainable Development.

INTRODUCTION

The exhibition pack is specially designed to raise primary school students interest and concern in marine environment. The exhibition kit includes: 1. Exhibition Set

The set contains 15 full colour A1-sized (83 cm x 58 cm) bilingual panels. The topics include the introduction of different marine and coastal organisms, destructive human activities like pollution, reclamation and over-fishing. The aim is to acquaint pupils with the importance of balance between conservation of natural resources and socio-economic activities.

2. Teachers Guide (hard and soft copies)

The guide includes seven factsheets which provide valuable information to further elaborate all the contents on the panels. Five ready-to-use worksheets and nine suggested marine theme activities are also included in the guide to assist teachers in organizing environmental activities in schools. The different worksheets and interactive activities in the Teachers Guide can suit for different teaching goals and study levels of students.

EDUCATION APPROACH All the contents of the Wonders of the Ocean are presented in bilingual (Chinese and English) to enhance the language skills of students. All the cartoons and panel layout were drawn and designed by professional artists to attract primary students interest.

Exhibition Panel Thumbnails is located at:

< www.wwf.org.hk/eng/education/outreach/index.php >

BOOKING INFORMATION Borrowing Period: Two weeks Charge: HK$200 (plus $1,000 refundable deposit) Application Procedure: Complete the online registration and application at

www.wwf.org.hk/eng/education/outreach/wondersoftheocean.php and WWF will then process your application.

Delivery: Schools have to arrange their own pick-up and return of the materials to WWF Island House Conservation Studies Centre in Tai Po (the exhibition pack is put inside a suitcase to facilitate carriage)

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

In view of the limited copies of the exhibition pack, all applications will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis.

Schools will be notified of their application result by EMAIL. For any enquiries, please contact our Administration Officer Ms Yvonne Wan at 2526-1011 (choose 2 for English, then press 4, 2, 1) or by e-mail at [[email protected]].

http://www.wwf.org.hk/eng/education/outreach/index.phphttp://www.wwf.org.hk/eng/education/outreach/wondersoftheocean.phpmailto:[email protected]?subject=WWF%20ESD%20Programme%20(2007-2008%20School%20Year)

Appendix 2h

SCHOOL INFORMATION - Please tick the appropriate boxesName of School (Chinese):

(English):

AM PM Whole day

Type of school: Government Aided Caput Special School Direct Subsidy SchemePrivate ESF School Number:

Address (Chinese):

(English):

Tel. No.: Fax No.:

E-mail: INFORMATION ABOUT TEACHER(S) IN-CHARGE

Name of Teacher Subject Taught Contact Tel. No. (Chinese)

(English) Mr. Mrs. Ms.

Mobile: Office:

E-mail: (Chinese)

(English) Mr. Mrs. Ms.

Mobile: Office:

E-mail: INFORMATION ABOUT STUDENTS

Grade P.1 P.2 P.3 P.4 P.5 P.6 Whole schoolNo. of class

No. of student INFORMATION ABOUT DATE OF PROGRAMME 1. Weekdays except Public Holidays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2. Programme duration from 3 to 7 days, according to schools preference. 3. All applications will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis.

Preference Date (DD/MM/YY) Date (DD/MM/YY) No. of days 1 to

2 to * Please read NOTES TO SCHOOLS in Appendix 2f for programme details.

Signature of School Principal School Chop

Name of School Principal Date (DD/MM/YY) WWF will inform you this application result by EMAIL

(If no notification is received after 30 Sept 2009, please contact WWF.)

PRIMARY SCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAMME SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLETARGET EDUCATION PROGRAMME (STEP) For Primary 1 to 6 students September 2009 to August 2010

Application Form P4 Please send this form to WWF

by fax: 2651-0276 OR by post: WWF Hong Kong, Island

House Conservation Studies Centre, Island House Lane, Tai Po, N.T.

Annex 3 WWF Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Programme

(Secondary Schools) (2009-2010 School Year)

Aims/Objectives

The aims of the captioned programme are to enhance secondary students understanding of our natural environment, as well as its interaction with social and economic development.

Details

2. As agreed in the 2002 Johannesburg Earth Summit, 2005 was set as the year to launch the programme entitled United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (SD). The objective is to promote the concept of SD through education, which is one of the important strategies to combat environmental, social and economic problems in the 21st Century. It is hoped that through international efforts and education, the aim to enhance a better living quality, resources conservation and global economic development can be achieved. 3. The World Wide Fund For Nature Hong Kong (WWF) is going to organise four Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) programmes for secondary school students in the school year 2009-2010. 4. Details of the ESD programmes are provided in the invitation letter from WWF as attached in Appendix 3a. 5. School heads who wish to participate in these programmes are requested to apply online. All applications will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis. The closing date for applications for Mai Po Secondary School Education Programme is 30 June 2009 (Tuesday).

Contact Person

6. For enquiries, please contact Ms Kathy LAU of WWF on 2526 1011 or Mrs Connie MAK of the Moral and Civic Education Section, Curriculum Development Institute on 2153 7488.

Appendix 3a

1 June 2009 Dear School Principal,

WWF Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Programme (Secondary Schools) (2009-2010 School Year)

WWF is one of Hong Kongs leading conservation organisations, with over 24,000 supporters and a professional staff of conservationists and educators. We provide a variety of ESD programmes, which aim at enhancing students understanding of our natural environment, as well as its interaction with social and economic development. We are very pleased to invite you to submit applications for our ESD programmes that will be provided during the coming 2009-2010 School Year. For details of each programme, please refer to the attached information sheets.

WWF Education Programmes Target Group Information Sheet Mai Po Secondary School Education Programme Secondary 1 to 7 students S1 Tai Po New Town Field Study Programme Secondary 4 to 7 students S2 Hoi Ha Wan Secondary School Education Programme Secondary 1 to 7 students S3 Secondary School Outreach Programme Secondary 1 to 7 students S4

WWF Education Programmes are applicable to New Senior Secondary Curriculum. We will be most grateful if you would bring these notes to the attention of your teachers of Environmental Education, Other Learning Experiences, Moral and Civic Education, Extra-curricular Activities, together with Liberal Studies, Integrated Science, Biology and Geography subjects. The closing date for applications for Mai Po Secondary School Education Programme is 30 June 2009. All application details have also been uploaded to WWF website:

< www.wwf.org.hk/eng/education/school/ >

For enquiries, please feel free to contact our Administration Officer - Ms. Kathy Lau at 2526-1011 or by e-mail at [[email protected]] at your earliest convenience. Thank you very much for your attention in this matter. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours faithfully

Ms. Nicole Wong Assistant Director, Education

WWF Hong Kong

No.1 Tramway Path, Central, Hong Kong

Tel: +852 2526 1011 Fax:+852 2845 2764 [email protected] wwf.org.hk

Patron: The Honourable Donald Tsang, GBM, Honorary Auditors: Grant Thornton , GBM Chief Executive of the HKSAR Honorary Company Secretary: President: Mr. Markus Shaw United Secretaries Limited Vice-President: The Hon. Sir David Akers-Jones, GBM, KBE, JP Honorary Solicitors: Johnson Stokes & Master Mr. Hans Michael Jebsen, BBS Honorary Treasurer: HSBC Chairman: Mr. Trevor Yang Registered Charity CEO: Mr. Eric Bohm (Incorporated With Limited Liability) Registered Name: World Wide Fund For Nature Hong Kong


Appendix 3b

Summary of WWF Secondary School Education Programmes and Curriculum Framework

Information Sheet S1 S2 S3 S4 Programme Mai Po Secondary School Education Programme Tai Po New Town Field Study Programme Hoi Ha Wan Secondary School Education

Programme Secondary School Outreach Programme

F.1 to 3 students Target F.4 to 7 students

Key Tasks Moral and civic education Contribution of individuals in the sustainable development of the society and the environment Reading to learn Read factsheets, web searched materials and learn different issues about the field study areas Read information on exhibition panels to learn

about the environmental impacts of consuming seafood commonly available in Hong Kong and South China and to change the behaviour of students towards sustainable consumption

Project learning Can integrate with project learning related to environmental conservation, urban developmental impacts, water pollution, sustainable development, etc.

Can integrate with project learning related to marine life and environment, marine conservation, urban developmental impacts, water pollution, sustainable development etc.

Can integrate with project learning on issues such as Hong Kongs marine environment, marine life, sustainable development, conservation and sustainable consumption, etc.

Information Technology for Interactive Learning

Using online learning platform as to facilitate learning and share the field studies result on the Internet

Using online learning platform as to facilitate learning and share the field studies result on the Internet

Other Learning Experience Community Service Through understanding the wetland environment in Hong

Kong, its threats and providing volunteer work, students are motivated to take part in the conservation field and practice sustainable development living style

Through understanding the marine environment in Hong Kong and its threats, students are motivated to take part in volunteer work in the conservation field and practice sustainable development living style

Through understanding the environmental impacts from harvesting seafood, students are motivated to take part in volunteer work in the conservation field and practice sustainable use of natural resources

Physical & aesthetic development

Appreciate the beauty of the wetland of international importance

Appreciate the beauty of the Mangrove and Site of Special Scientific Interests

Appreciate the beauty of the Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park

Appreciate the beauty of the marine environment and rich biodiversity

Career-related experiences The work of environmental educators and conservationists Key Learning Areas Chinese Language Education English Language Education

Learn vocabularies including names of wildlife and other biological terms

Read materials about wetland conservation and urbanization in Hong Kong

Read materials about urban development in Hong Kong Learn vocabularies including names of marine life Read materials about exploitation of marine resources

(e.g. fisheries) and marine conservation in Hong Kong

Learn vocabularies including names of marine life. Read materials about exploitation of marine

resources (e.g. fishery) in local and global context

Personal, Social and Humanities Education

Pressure of the urban development and pollution on the wetland habitat

Relationship between humans and nature Importance of nature conservation Importance of sustainable development on wetland.

Impact of marine water pollution to human and wildlife Land use design/planning and its effect on the

environment Importance of sustainable development on urban

planning.

The lime kiln industry in early days of Hong Kong The impact of urban development on the marine habitat The impact of fishery in marine biodiversity and

sustainable development

Relationship between human consumption of natural resources and the environment

The impact of fishery in local and global marine environment, marine biodiversity and sustainable development

Science Education Characteristics and adaptation features of wildlife Wetland ecosystem

Relationship between new town development and water pollution in Hong Kong

The physical factors of the sea Characteristics and adaptation features of marine life

Understanding the environmental impacts when catching seafood

Human activities on marine environment and marine life destruction

Technology Education Capture the image of wetland environment and wildlife by using digital camera

Using instruments to measure the physical parameters of wetland

Using microscopes to observe the planktons in wetlands

Impact of sewage treatment and discharge scheme on local marine water pollution

Using instrument to measure the physical parameters of the sea

Using microscopes to observe the planktons in the sea

Understanding the impacts on marine environment and resources brought by the development of the fishing technology

Arts Education Use drawing to record the observed wildlife Use drawing to record the appearance of channelised river

Use drawing to record the appearance of marine life observed

Use illustration to bring out the environmental impacts when harvesting seafood and the sustainable use of natural resources

Physical Education Activities outside classroom provide an opportunity for physical exercises Liberal Studies (Suitable to New Senior Secondary curriculum - NSS)

Realize the state of sustainable development in Hong Kong and the areas nearby through field studies at wetlands

Understand global conservation status of wetlands Investigate how the cultural and social differences

between Shenzhen and Hong Kong results in various environmental and conservation problems

Investigate how human activities including urban development and pond fish culture industry affect wetland environment

Understand the environmental problems caused by Chinas reform and opening-up

Learn wetland ecology through funny scientific experiments and field studies

Realize our social responsibilities Investigate the interdependence of wetland lives and their

environment

Understand the physical and human characteristics of the environment of Hong Kong

Investigate the impacts of new town development on environment

Understand the concept of sustainable development Explore the differences between old districts and new

town, including social and cultural differences Understand the development of mariculture and industries

in Hong Kong nowadays Realize our social responsibilities

Understand the general situation of marine conservation in Hong Kong nowadays

Realize how the lifestyle and consumption style of modern people (especially Hong Kong people) affect our precious marine resources

Learn coastal and marine ecology through funny scientific experiments and field studies

Investigate the interdependence of marine lives and their environment

Understand a comprehensive marine conservation strategy is the key to sustainable development

Realize our social responsibilities

Learn about the marine environment in HK, alert students to their threats, hence realize how the lifestyle and consumption pattern of human (especially Hong Kong people) affect our precious marine resources both locally and globally

Realize the importance of sustainable development Investigate how the threats from over-exploitation of

natural resources result in different forms of ecological problems

Realize our social responsibilities

Generic Skills Communication Direct communication with education officers through questioning, answering and sharing viewpoints

Present students view through discussion and in written worksheets Observations and worksheets to motivate students to get

involved in discussion and viewpoint sharing Worksheets to motivate students to get involved in

discussion and viewpoint sharing Critical Thinking Examine the impact of urban and economic development on nature reserve / marine water quality and make reasonable

and objective judgment Examine the destructive impacts of human activities on

marine environment of Hong Kong Examine the destructive impacts of human activities

on marine habitats of Hong Kong and to think of the importance of sustainable development

Creativity Propose and think of solutions to tackle threats towards wetland habitats

Propose and think of alternative solutions to tackle water pollution problems in the marine water

Propose and think of solutions to tackle threats towards marine habitats

Collaboration Work in a team to record data during field study observation In the discussion activities, students can be receptive and respond to others ideas and lead to good working

relationships with others

Work in a team to record data during field study observation

Enhance students collaboration through interactive games

Through discussions of panel contents, students can be receptive and respond to others ideas and lead to good working relationships with others

Problem Solving Explore the various threats to Mai Po and think of possible ways to conserve

Explore the problems of sewage treatment and discharge scheme in Hong Kong

Record the physical parameters of the sea and determine the relationship between those factors and the marine life

Explore the various threats to marine environment of Hong Kong and think of possible ways to conserve

Explore the various threats to marine environment of Hong Kong and think of possible ways to conserve

Self-management Follow the visitor code when visiting the nature reserve Follow safety rules when participating in outdoor activities

Follow the visitor code when visiting the marine park

Study Skills Construct and develop own interpretation and reflections on all critical issues concerning environmental conservation Develop observation and analytical skill of the environmental issue Develop skills to read and interpret maps

Develop logical thinking on the relationship between human activities and natural environment

Through observations and worksheets to nourish students integration and analytical skill

Develop skills of reading and photo/graphic appreciation

Develop logical thinking on the relationship between human activities and natural environment

Through worksheets to nourish students integration and analytical skill

Values and Attitudes Respect for others Respect wildlife by not disturbing them and their habitats

Respect classmates when doing the group works Respect the education officer by following the instruction and visitors code

Learn the need to respect to classmates during the panel exhibition and follow-up activities

Responsibility Complete the assigned group works Take care of education tools borrowed from education officer Take care / not to damage venue facilities To be a responsible global citizen in helping to protect the wetland environment

Complete the assigned group works Take care of education tools borrowed from education

officer Take care / not to damage venue facilities To be a responsible citizen in helping to protect the

marine environment and practice sustainable development living style

To be a responsible citizen in helping to protect the marine environment and practise the sustainable consumption of natural resources

National identity Understand the relationship of the land use change history in Mai Po and Shenzhen

Observe the present rapid development in the Shenzhen /Futian area and learn the unity of both sides of the Deep Bay area in terms of ecosystem

The influence of Pearl River in Hong Kongs hydrography

Appendix 3c

MAI PO SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMME For Secondary 1 to 7 students September 2009 to August 2010

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Learning IN the environment is an effective strategy for Education for Sustainable Development. The Mai Po Nature Reserve is an open-air classroom for enriching students learning experiences by developing their interest in, understanding of and concern about OUR environment.

A. EDUCATION PROGRAMME The Programme aims to promote understanding of wetland ecology and awareness of and concern about the conservation of

Mai Po Inner Deep Bay a Wetland of International Importance under Ramsar Convention. SIX PROGRAMME OPTIONS have been developed to suit students different levels and learning needs. 1. Wetland Encounter (For Secondary 1 to 3)

The programme specially designed for junior secondary students. Students can better understand the uniqueness of wetlands through different interactive activities, including word-guessing game and photo sharing.

2. Who wants to be a Wetland Reserve Officer? (For Secondary 1 to 7) A field-based programme which enables students to understand the basic concepts and importance of conservation management through action and participation. Students will learn basic ecological surveying techniques and participate in field works in the reserve. (This progrmme would only be arranged on Tuesdays)

3. Mangrove Ecology in Deep Bay (For Secondary 4 to 7) Through studying mangrove ecology, students will understand important functions of wetlands and become

concerned about mangrove conservation worldwide. Students will also acquire the skills to identify different mangrove species and their adaptation features.

4. Urban Planner @ Deep Bay (For Secondary 4 to 7) This programme highlights the different land uses in and around the Ramsar Site with special focus on the historical changes and current conflicts in land use issues. This programme will also enrich students understanding of the man-land relationship and the land use planning mechanisms in Hong Kong.

5. Wetland Ecologist (For Secondary 4 to 7) Through interpretation, wildlife survey, field studies and discussions, students will learn about the value and

importance of biodiversity, and lastly enhance awareness and concern about wetland conservation. (This programme equipped with online learning component. Teachers and students are required to go to the e-learning

platform< www.wwf.org.hk/wetlandecologist/ > before visit to facilitate learning.) 6. Sustainable Development @ Deep Bay (For Secondary 4 to 7) Through introductory trip, group activities and discussions, students will learn about the concept and importance of

sustainable development, and become aware of the necessity to conserve the wetlands. B. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH With an issue inquiry approach, the Programme serves as a case study for students to do Project Learning in studying

environmental issues. It is conducted through a wide range of learning activities, which include role-playing, interactive games, handson experience, wildlife observation and identification, interpretation and debate. Visit route covers our bird watching hide(s), Mai Po Visitor Centre and Education Centre, Gei wai and boardwalk in the Mai Po Nature Reserve and nearby fishponds (Remark: only programme options 3 & 4 will cover Floating Boardwalk).

Related information can be downloaded from WWF School Education Programme website < www.wwf.org.hk/eng/education/school/ >

C. BOOKING INFORMATION

Date of Programme: Weekdays, except Wednesdays and Public Holidays. (Tuesday only for Option 2) Time for Programme (For Option 1 5): AM Session (09:00 to 13:00 hrs) OR PM Session (13:00 to 17:00 hrs) (For Option 6): Whole day from 10:00 to 16:00 hrs (participants need to bring their own

lunch) Guidance: WWF Education Officer Group Size: 30-38 students + at least 2 teachers, but not more than 4 (except special cases), must

accompany each group of students for safety and discipline control Charge: Free of charge (under EDB subvention) Application Procedure: Complete the online registration and application at

www.wwf.org.hk/eng/education/school/ and WWF will then process your application.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Please submit an individual application form online for each programme application. Each school may apply for a maximum of TWO Mai Po Programmes. The closing date for applications is 30 June 2009.

In view of the limited quota available, all applications will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis. Schools which have not joined the Mai Po School Education Programmes during the past two school years will enjoy priority booking.

WWF will process each schools first application first, the second application will be considered after reviewing the overall application status.

Schools will be notified of their application result by EMAIL. If no notification received after 30 Sept 2009, please contact WWF. For any enquiries, please contact our Administration Officer Ms Kathy Lau on tel. no. 2526-1011 (choose 2 for English, then press 1, 2, 1, 1) or by e-mail at [[email protected]].


Appendix 3d

TAI PO NEW TOWN FIELD STUDY PROGRAMME For Secondary 4 to 7 students September 2009 to August 2010

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By studying a real case of pollution problem in Tolo Harbour and the changes in surrounding land use in Tai Po New Town, students will learn about the importance of town planning in environmental conservation.


Pre-trip briefing: A briefing and slide show at the WWF Island House Conservation Studies Centre enables students to develop a clear overall picture of changes in the natural landscape and land uses in the Tai Po New Town since the mid 1970s.

Field trip: An on site field trip to different areas in Tai Po district. Stopping points include Lam Tsuen River, Tai Po Town Centre, Ting Kok Mangrove (Site of Special Scientific Interest), Yim Tin Tsai Fish Culture Zone and Tai Po Industrial Estate.

Transport arrangement: Schools must arrange their own coach for the field study programme. The coach will be used

during the whole programme. Coach must have a built-in public address (PA) system. The Field Study Programme will be changed to an Island House Visit if any of the above

requirements are not met. B. EDUCATION APPROACH

With an issue inquiry approach, the Programme serves as a case study for students to do Independent Enquiry Study (IES). A real case study approach will be adopted to emphasize the importance of balance between urban development and nature conservation.


< www.wwf.org.hk/eng/education/school/ > C. BOOKING INFORMATION

Date of Programme: Weekdays, except Wednesdays and Public Holidays Time for Programme: AM Session (09:15 to 12:30 hrs) OR PM Session (13:45 to 17:00 hrs) Guidance: WWF Education Officer Group Size: 30-38 students + at least 2 teachers, but not more than 4 (except special

cases) must accompany each group of students for safety and discipline control

Charge: HK$50 per student, the two accompanying teachers are free of charge (HK$50 per extra teacher)


IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Please submit an individual application form online for each programme application. Each school may apply for a maximum of FIVE Tai Po New Town Field Study Programmes.

In view of the limited quota available, all applications will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis. Schools will be notified of their application result by EMAIL. Payment will be requested once the application is successful. If no notification received after 30 Sept 2009, please contact WWF.

For any enquiries, please contact our Administration Officer - Ms. Yvonne Wan at 2526-1011 (choose 2 for English, then press 1, 2, 2, 1) or by e-mail at [[email protected]].

http://www.wwf.org.hk/eng/education/school/mailto:[email protected]?subject=WWF%20ESD%20Programme%20(2007-2008%20School%20Year)

Appendix 3e

HOI HA WAN SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMME For Secondary 1 to 7 students October 2009 to July 2010

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Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park is one first designated Marine Parks in Hong Kong. The establishment of the Marine Life Centre in the park provides access to a priceless resource for enjoyment and education, as well as an ideal place to enhance students learning experiences.

A. EDUCATION PROGRAMME The Hoi Ha Wan Secondary School Programme aims to provide hands-on experience to the students to explore the marine environment, as well as to learn more about the importance of marine ecosystem and the threats to the sea through an interactive approach. THREE PROGRAMME OPTIONS have been developed to suit students different levels and learning needs. 1. Marine Discovery (For Secondary 1 to 3) #

A centre-based programme covers different aspects of the marine environment, such as physical features, coral communities and associated marine life. Students will be able to understand and explore the wonders of the Hong Kongs underwater world.

2. Who wants to be an Oceanographer? (For Secondary 4 to 7) # A centre-based programme provides practical hands-on experience of marine science. Activities include simple measurements on air and sea climates, visibility and salinity of seawater as well as observation of the plankton which helps the students to understand the relationship between the physical features and the complex marine ecosystem.

3. Who wants to be a Coastal Ecologist? (For Secondary 4 to 7) Students will be able to investigate the intertidal environment through a series of field studies* focusing on the distribution and abundance of life in various intertidal habitats, such as rocky shore, sandy shore or mangroves (depends on the time available). (Please note that this programme will be carried out during low tide.)

# This programme equipped with online learning component. Teachers and students are required to go to the e-learning platform before visit to facilitate learning. Marine Discovery: www.wwf.org.hk/marinediscovery/eng/ Who wants to be an Oceanographer?: www.wwf.org.hk/oceanographer/eng/

B. EDUCATION APPROACH The programmes are conducted in an interactive approach, through a wide range of activities such as simple measurement on the physical environment, marine life observations and identifications which are either conducted at the Marine Life Centre (programme options 1 & 2) or at the intertidal area in the Marine Park (programme option 3). Approximate One hour coral observation tour by Glass-bottomed Boat is included in the programme**.

Related information can be downloaded from WWF School Education Programme website < www.wwf.org.hk/eng/education/school >

C. BOOKING INFORMATION Date of Programme: Weekdays, except Wednesdays and Public Holidays Time for Programme: AM Session (09:30 to 13:30 hrs) OR PM Session (12:30 to 16:30 hrs) Guidance: WWF Education Officer Group Size: 2038 students + at least 2 teachers, but not more than 4 must accompany each group of

students for safety and discipline control. Group size MUST NOT EXCEED 40. Charge: HK$100 per student, the two accompany teachers are free of charge (HK$100 per extra

teacher) Application Procedure: Complete the online registration and application at www.wwf.org.hk/eng/education/school

and WWF will then process your application.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS * The on-site investigations may subject to local conditions at Hoi Ha Wan. Please remind students to bring canvas shoes for change as they

need to walk in shallow water during the study. ** If the local weather condition does not permit the boat trip, an 1-hour contingency indoor programme will be offered.

NO refund will be granted. ** If there is any operational problem with the boat, the programme will last for 3 hours and a 30% refund will be granted. Please submit an individual application form online for each programme application. Each school may apply for a maximum of FIVE Hoi

Ha Wan Education Programmes. In view of the limited quota available, all applications will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis. Schools will be notified of their application result by EMAIL. Payment will be requested once the application is successful. If no

notification received after 30 Sept 2009, please contact WWF. For any enquiries, please contact our Administration Officer - Ms. Kathy Lau at 2526 1011 (choose 2 for English, then press 1, 2, 3, 1) or

e-mail at [[email protected]].

http://www.wwf.org.hk/marinediscovery/enghttp://www.wwf.org.hk/oceanographer/eng/http://www.wwf.org.hk/eng/education/schoolhttp://www.wwf.org.hk/eng/education/schoolmailto:[email protected]?subject=WWF%20ESD%20Programme%20(2007-2008%20School%20Year)

Appendix 3f

SECONDARY SCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAMME HEALTHY DIET HEALTHY OCEAN EXHIBITION PACK For Secondary 1 to 7 students September 2009 to August 2010

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Healthy Diet Healthy Ocean is an exhibition pack developed for Education for Sustainable Development. The education resource aims to raise secondary school students awareness and understanding of environmental impacts of consuming seafood commonly available in Hong Kong and South China and to inspire the students to adopt sustainable consumption and lifestyles. A. INTRODUCTION

The exhibition pack was specially designed to raise secondary school students concern about the environmental impacts of consuming seafood. The exhibition pack includes: 1. Exhibition Set

The set contains 15 full colour panels in A1 size (83 cm x 58 cm). It is available in either English or Chinese version. The topics depicted in the panels include the environmental impacts when harvesting seafood such as overfishing, marine habitat destruction and accidental by-catch. Consumption of seafood in a sustainable and environmentally sound manner is also illustrated.

2. Teachers Guide (hard and soft copies)

With four ready-to-use student activities, the guide supports teachers to run pre-activity to familiarize students with the issue before reading the panel. Moreover, the suggested post-activities assist teachers to access the learning outcome of the students after reading the panel. There are also two information sheets to provide further information on the contents of the exhibition panel. A selected glossary is provided to facilitate students interpretation while reading the panel.


All the contents of the Healthy Diet Healthy Ocean are presented in a clear and vivid style to motivate students in learning about the issues. The artwork and design are created by professional illustrators and designers.

Exhibition Panel Thumbnails is located at:

< www.wwf.org.hk/eng/education/outreach/index.php > C. BOOKING INFORMATION

Borrowing Period: Two weeks Charge: HK$200 (plus $1,000 refundable deposit) Application Procedure: Complete the online registration and application at

www.wwf.org.hk/eng/education/outreach/hdho.php and WWF will then process your application.

Delivery: Schools have to arrange their own pick-up and return of the materials to the WWF Island House Conservation Studies Centre in Tai Po (the exhibition pack is put inside a suitcase for easy carriage)

IMPORTANT REMINDERS In view of the limited copies of the exhibition pack, all applications will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis.

Schools will be notified of their application result by EMAIL. For any enquiries, please contact our Administration Officer Ms Yvonne Wan at 2526-1011 (choose 2 for English, then press 4, 2, 1) or by e-mail at [[email protected]].

http://www.wwf.org.hk/eng/education/outreach/hdho.phpmailto:[email protected]?subject=WWF%20ESD%20Programme%20(2007-2008%20School%20Year)

Annex 4


Aims / Objectives

This is to invite primary schools to participate in the captioned competitions.

Details

2. The captioned competitions are based on the English radio programme for primary school children, The Sunday Smile, which is broadcast on RTHK3 every Sunday from 9:00 to 9:30 am. Pupils are encouraged to respond to the funny cultural serial Crazy Chris by drawing a picture of the character or writing a new ending to the story. To exercise their imagination, pupils may also write a new story for Crazy Chris. Through the competitions, we aim to develop pupils listening and writing skills and enhance their motivation in learning English. 3. The competitions are categorised into lower and upper primary levels: (i) Listen and Draw (for Primary 1-3 pupils); and (ii) Listen and Write (for Primary 4-6 pupils). Schools are invited to encourage their pupils to take part in the competitions. Detailed information about the competitions and the entry forms are provided at the Appendix 4a (English version only), which can also be downloaded from The Sunday Smile website (www.rthk.org.hk/special/sundaysmile). 4. The winning entry of the Listen and Draw Competition will be printed on the Sunday Smile T-shirts, and the winners of the Listen and Write Competition will have their scripts adapted into episodes of Crazy Chris to be broadcast on radio. 5. All entries should be sent to The Sunday Smile Programme Host, Mr Tim LITTLECHILD, at RTHK, 30 Broadcast Drive, Kowloon, Hong Kong on or before 10 July 2009 (Friday).

Contact Person

6. For enquiries, please contact Ms Carol PANG of the English Language Education Section, Curriculum Development Institute on 2892 6569 or Mr Tim LITTLECHILD of the Radio Television Hong Kong on 2339 6325.

http://www.rthk.org.hk/special/sundaysmile


Notes for Teachers 1. Download the podcasts from the Sunday Smile website at http://app1.rthk.org.hk/special/sundaysmile/ 2. Listen to the radio programme with your pupils as a class activity. 3. Encourage your Primary 1-3 pupils to take part in the Listen and Draw Competition

and your Primary 4-6 pupils to join the Listen and Write Competition. 4. Each pupil is allowed to submit more than one entry. 5. Collect all the entry forms from your pupils and send them back to the Programme

Host, Mr Tim LITTLECHILD, at RTHK, 30 Broadcast Drive, Kowloon, Hong Kong on or before 10 July 2009.

Entry form 25 January 2009 Crazy Chris' Chinese New Year Special

L&D-1A

1 February 2009 Crazy Chris Roller Skates

L&D-1B

Listen and Draw Competition (Primary 1-3)

22 February 2009 Crazy Chris and the BIG Ice-cream

L&D-1C

Write a new ending for the story Choose any story about Crazy Chris

no word limit

L&W-2A Listen and Write Competition (Primary 4-6)

Write a new story no word limit

L&W-2B

The Sunday Smile - An English radio programme for primary school children broadcast on RTHK3 every Sunday from 9:00 9:30 am

Appendix 4a

http://app1.rthk.org.hk/special/sundaysmile/http://app1.rthk.org.hk/special/sundaysmile/serial.php?serial_id=7http://app1.rthk.org.hk/special/sundaysmile/serial.php?serial_id=7


Prizes: 1. The winner of each competition in each school will be given a Sunday Smile radio. 2. The winners of the Listen and Draw Competition will have their designs printed on

the Sunday Smile T-shirts. 3. The winners of the Listen and Write Competition will have their scripts adapted into

episodes of Crazy Chris to be broadcast in the radio programme, The Sunday Smile. 4. The overall winners and runner-ups in the competitio

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