Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai

Excursion 2014
SECONDARY SCHOOL
Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School
Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School
EXCURSION
2014
Excursion 2014
Excursion 2014
SECONDARY SCHOOL
Secondary School
SUZHOU, HANGZHOU AND
SHANGHAI, CHINA
Grade G7
Destination Suzhou, Hangzhou and Shanghai, China
Objective
legacy
Discovering Chinese culture and
Content The focus of excursion is to explore
the Chinese Culture and legacy in terms of authors, and
how these significant figures influenced Chinese culture
and the development in the past and present.
No. of Days
5
Estimated Cost $4800*
Cost Inclusion Transportation, all meals, land arrangements, accommodation, entrance fees and basic travel
insurance for all partici pants.
*Cost is subject to change based on the number of
partici pants and fuel surcharge. Students can apply for
scholarshi p and fee remission.
KOREA
Grade G8
Destination Korea
Objective
Exploring Korean traditions and her
modern technology and culture
Content The excursion aims to provide
opportunities for students to experience Korea’s
current development regarding culture and
technology. Students will visit the Science Museum
to learn more about current technological
development. They will also experience life in the
traditional village and join modern arts concert
which allows them to understand more about Korean
culture.
No. of Days
5
Estimated Cost $7700*
Cost Inclusion Transportation, all meals, land
arrangements, accommodation, entrance fees and basic
travel insurance for all partici pants.
*Cost is subject to change based on the number of
partici pants and fuel surcharge. Students can apply for
scholarshi p and fee remission.
Excursion 2014
SECONDARY SCHOOL
SINGAPORE
Grade G9
Destination Singapore
Objective
Investigating on the sustainable development and social policy planning
Content The question of how a country’s
history and political structure can impact their economic
development will be the centrepiece of this Singapore
excursion. Students will examine the artefacts of
diversification combined with inclusivity and opportunities.
The exciting study of Singapore’s great success on the
world stage will provide students a deeper understanding
and awareness of what an “economy” is and the forces
that shape it. They will also learn about how a small
country without resources can successfully respond to the
trend of globalisation.
No. of Days
5
XINJIANG, CHINA
Estimated Cost $7000*
Grade G10
Cost Inclusion Transportation, all meals, land arrangements, accommodation, entrance fees and basic
travel insurance for all partici pants.
Destination Xinjiang, China
Objective
China
Studying the reform of contemporary
*Cost is subject to change based on the number of
partici pants and fuel surcharge. Students can apply
for scholarshi p and fee remission.
Content This excursion is to study the impact
of reform and the opportunities for the people of China.
Students are asked to examine the vast changes and
diverse living standards and ways of life created by China’s
ever expanding programmes and opportunities under the
influence of globalisation through the issues of economic
and sustainable development in China.
No. of Days
8
Estimated Cost $11,000*
Cost Inclusion Transportation, all meals, land arrangements, accommodation, entrance fees and basic travel
insurance for all partici pants.
*Cost is subject to change based on the number of
partici pants and fuel surcharge. Students can apply for
scholarshi p and fee remission.
Excursion 2014
SECONDARY SCHOOL
TAIWAN CYCLING TOUR
Grade G7 – G10
Destination Kenting, Taiwan
Objective
Training physical fitness and providing
community service
Content The group will travel to Southern Taiwan to begin their cycling journey. This is a journey on
bikes, and it aims at giving students the chance to see
rural Taiwan in a different perspective. Interspersed with
riding, the group will have ample opportunities to share
and meet with the villagers and farmers along the route
as well as school students. The target is to gain firsthand experience of rural life in Kenting.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
No. of Days
Objective
Exploring US culture and tertiary
education system
5
Estimated Cost $8700*
Cost Inclusion Transportation, all meals, land arrangements, accommodation, biking rental fees, entrance fees
and basic travel insurance for all partici pants.
Requirement Able to ride a mountain bike and ride
for at least 50 km per day
*Cost is subject to change based on the number of
partici pants and fuel surcharge. Students can apply for
scholarshi p and fee remission.
Grade G9 – G11
Destination Washington D.C. and New York, USA
Content The target of this exciting excursion
is to introduce two major US cities and let students
gain insights and experience the American culture.
Beginning in the US capital, the group will visit the
historical and political sites including the White House,
Smithsonian Museums, the War Memorials and the
United States Capitol. Once completed, partici pants
will travel to the vibrant and entertaining New York
City where the home of the 9.11 Ground Zero is.
The Empire State Building, Broadway and the famous
Times Square are on our agenda. More important, this
excursion will include visits to three famous universities
in the world - Harvard University, Yale University and
MIT.
No. of Days
10
Estimated Cost $25,920*
Cost Inclusion Transportation, all meals, land arrangements, accommodation, entrance fees and basic
travel insurance for all partici pants.
*Cost is subject to change based on the number of
partici pants and fuel surcharge. Students can apply
for scholarshi p and fee remission.
Excursion 2014
SECONDARY SCHOOL
CAMBODIA
Grade G10 – G11 (Girls only)
Destination Cambodia
Objective
Capturing girls’ power to
serve the Cambodians
Content This excursion will focus
on providing service to the Cambodian
community. Participants will gain valuable
and life-changing lessons on understanding,
empathy and service to others in need.
The group will spend a day on building a
house for the local people. In addition, the
group will spend time on working in a girls’
orphanage school to teach the kids basic
subject skills.
No. of Days
6
Estimated Cost $7000*
Cost Inclusion Transportation, all meals,
land arrangements, accommodation, entrance fees and basic travel insurance for
all partici pants.
*Cost is subject to change based on the
number of partici pants and fuel surcharge. Students can apply for scholarshi p
and fee remission.
UNITED KINGDOM AND FRANCE
Grade G7 – G8
Destination Cambridge, UK
Paris, France & Oxford, London and
Objective
Exploring European culture and consolidating English language skills
Content This exciting immersion experience allows students to fully understand what real English looks
like. The tri p focuses on authentic English skills on the
land of the Queen. Students are given numerous opportunities to apply English in daily interaction and take
part in English debate and drama lessons in Oxford
University, one of the oldest and most famous universities
in the world. Science and debate workshop are also
provided for the preparation of NSS curriculum. Most importantly, students also have a chance to travel around
different places around London, Oxford and Paris.
No. of Days
16
Estimated Cost $42,000*
Cost Inclusion Transportation, all meals, land arrangements, accommodation, entrance fees and basic travel
insurance for all partici pants.
*Cost is subject to change based on the number of
partici pants and fuel surcharge. Students can apply for
scholarshi p and fee remission.
Excursion 2014
SECONDARY SCHOOL
AUSTRALIA
Grade G10 – G11
Destination Queensland and Brisbane, Australia
Objective
culture
Exploring the nature of biology and
Content This interesting excursion focuses on
the ecological situations in Australia. Australia has a great
biodiversity, and students will have great opportunity to
visit different national parks and farms. Through the visits,
students can explore different habitats and explore the
ecological success of different species and understand
how different organisms interact. All these arise students’
interest towards the importance of conservation, and let
students appreciate the marvel of life!
No. of Days
10
Estimated Cost $25,200*
Cost Inclusion Transportation, all meals, land arrangements, accommodation, entrance fees and basic
travel insurance for all partici pants.
*Cost is subject to change based on the number of
partici pants and fuel surcharge. Students can apply
for scholarshi p and fee remission.
Excursion 2014
SECONDARY SCHOOL
香港浸會大學附屬學校王錦輝中小學
Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School
Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School
Address: 6 On Muk Lane, Shek Mun, Shatin, N.T.
Central Office/Primary School
Tel: 2637 2277 Fax: 2637 2077
Secondary School
Tel: 2637 2270 Fax: 2637 2043
Admission Office (Secondary School)
Tel: 2636 7332
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.hkbuas.edu.hk/
Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School
Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School
EXCURSION