Pursuing Passion

Pursuing Passion

Contents: Sneak Peek: Stuck in the Mud Pt 3 Developing Our Passions 興趣愛好 i-Learner Tutors' Dreams and Ambitions Student Voices: Our Dreams and Ambitions Books We Love: Dreams and Passions The Harder the Climb, the Better the View 名人實現理想的故事 Summer Creativity 興趣對學習的重要性 Around the World Fun and Games

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Passion Projects What is your passion? Cooking? Reading? Writing? Composing? Movies? Different people have different passions. Mr Hoppy in Roald Dahl's Esio Trot has two loves: his little garden and Mrs Silver. His two loves bring him a lot of joy and make him develop a master plan to make Mrs Silver’s pet tortoise grow faster. At the end of the story, his dedication makes his dream come true, and he marries Mrs Silver. This story reveals an important secret to its readers: passions are important. They bring us fun and comfort. They also help us become who we want to be.

Pursuing our passions can be very time consuming, so sometimes we put them aside in favour of our studies or work. However, this not only makes our lives shine less brightly, it also makes us less motivated and inspired at school and in our jobs. It should come as no surprise that many great doctors and lawyers are enthusiastic musicians, renowned writers and talented artists. Their other passions have brought them fun and happiness, and this has motivated them to be engaged, vibrant people who contribute to their communities and develop new ideas.

Do you know what your passion is? Where does your mind wander to when it’s free? What would you spend a day doing if you had no scheduled activities? You might even find that learning is a large part of your passion.

Many people love learning, and we need to make sure that our school-time focus on grades and assessments doesn’t take that away from us. Learning a language is fun. Solving maths problems is fun. Discovering how ancient civilisations worked is fun. Exploring the reactions of chemical elements is fun. There’s no end to the joy that learning can bring us.

At i-Learner, we are passionate about learning. We love bringing that passion into students' lives too. This summer, our courses have incorporated the theme of Going Global, and it’s been amazing to see children develop passions for new languages, topics and places. We’re very excited to see where their passions take them next.

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The full series of Bugbug’s Library is OUT NOW! Read one of the Level 4B stories, inspired by the wildlife in Hong Kong.

t h n i e M k c u u t d S Chapter 3 ‘They’re called mudskippers,’ said Jack. ‘They’re very cool! Look how they wiggle across the mud!’

The children looked at the mudskippers. They had grey, slimy bodies, pretty fins, and big, bulging eyes.

‘They can live out of the water for three days,’ said Jack.

‘They look like little sea monsters!’ laughed Meg. ‘Wow!’ said Nick. ‘They’re like a fish and a frog.’

‘I told you these fish were here!’ Jack shouted.

‘Now we can go home.’

But when the children tried to walk, they couldn’t move. The mud was very sticky.

‘Oh dear!’ cried Meg. ‘I think I’m stuck in the mud!’

‘Now we’ll never get home!’ cried Jack.

‘What can we do?’ asked Nick.

‘Let’s try jumping up!’ said Meg. They tried and tried, but they were still stuck.

To continue reading, get your own copy of this book from the Bugbug’s Library Level 4B set in the i-Learner Education Centres or buy it online!

The final instalment of this story will be published in the 2021 Stevenson Term newsletter.

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Developing Our Passions We live in a world with limitless options. We can go anywhere and be anything! While options certainly open up many doors, they can also be confusing. Sometimes we have so many dreams for the future that we don’t know where to start. A good idea is to start with one of life’s most intriguing questions, ‘What are you passionate about?’

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Has anyb ody ever asked yo u this question?

Interestingly, research suggests that our strongest passions start in our childhood. Do you think this is true? Let’s see! Take a piece of paper and a pencil. Give yourself 5 minutes to quickly jot down all the things that you care about.

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Following our passion means exploring areas that spark our interest and developing skills in a specific area. When we pursue our interests, we feel happier and we have a higher sense of accomplishment. We should of course focus on academics and school work, but it is just as important to develop other areas. Having activities, dreams, and passions positively affects many areas of a young person’s life — our goals, our success, our confidence and our connections with others.

The problem is that many of us do not know how to pursue our passion. So what can we do?

Instead of thinking about passions as something we find find,, we can rather think about passions as something that we can develop develop.. This opens up a whole new world of opportunities to explore new hobbies and interests.

So how can we do this? The best way to pursue our passion is to broaden our curiosity about the world by trying new things. If you enjoy video games, for example, why not explore coding 3D game design or animation? For those of us who enjoy reading, making a habit of writing down our ideas could lead to a career in writing or storytelling. Every activity has room for growth and possibility that can lead to a life-long passion.

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Furthermore, gaining new skills and improving our performance are great ways to keep our motivation levels high. When we have fun and we enjoy doing something, we tend to be more productive too.

In the wise words of Dr Seuss, ‘Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You’. Remember that you are a unique individual with your own interests and dreams, so start developing your passion today!

i-Learner attended the book fair for the second time this year. We enjoyed seeing all the familiar faces at our booth!

Ms Christine and her students, Annabel Wong, Isabel Li, Jovi Cheng, Katelyn Fung and Vienna Ng, attended the Children’s Paradise Performance.

Performance. They read Finding Colours, Colours, a delightful story from Level 3B of our Bugbug’s Library series. Through story-telling, sharing ideas and a fun arts and crafts activity, our students successfully demonstrated problem solving, collaboration and creativity.

You can get your own copies of i-Learner Publishing books at our online shop: https://www.shop.i-learner.com.hk/ Make sure to call our centre at 3113 8815 to receive a special discount!

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中文老師分享———興趣愛好

王雪儀老師

我喜 歡記 錄生 活點 滴。 從小 學六 年級 開始 養成 寫日 記的 習慣，後 來學 會以 更 多樣 的方 式記 錄生 活： 繪畫、相 片、 影像 日記 …… 也會 收集 電影 票、 機票、 遊樂 園門 票等 票根，把 它們 妥善 地張 貼在 記事 本裏，再 在旁 邊記 錄當 下的 心 情。通過記錄，我得以反芻日常生活 中細小的樂趣，獲得難以估量的滿足 感。 提升寫作能力也算是意外之喜吧！

我的興趣 愛好是烘 培。當我 專心烘焙 時，我能 夠仔細感 受麵 粉的觸感，聞到巧 克力融化 時的香甜，甚至聽 到烤箱裏 的膨 脹聲。整個過程讓我感到寧靜而放鬆，還教會了我耐心等待。

宓煒頤老師

楊環老師

房，但我並不熱 從大三開始，我每週都會抽兩三天去一趟健身 ，我喜歡上運動 愛運動，剛開始健身時也總是疲累不堪。後來 動是我在忙碌生 後的酸楚感，雖然疲勞，卻也是「收穫」。運 時候，都要相信 活裏喘息的空間，每一次感覺自己無法忍耐的 自己，再堅持一下，就能看到更美的風景。

我喜歡跑步。從 1 公里，到 5 公里 ，再到 10 公里……跑 步令我明白「鍥而不舍，金石可鏤」 不是一句空言。過程 中，你必須很努力，耐著性子，一步 一步完成。你腳下的 每公里，都是你的見證；你流下的汗 水，都是你的勳章。 6

葉宥辰老師

陳錦萍老師

閱讀是我迄今維持得最久的興趣，也 是我認為人 生中極之值得堅持的愛好。對我而言 ，閱讀不是 消磨 時間 的工 具， 而是 一份 遠離 繁忙 生活 的寧 靜。我可以投入書本中不同的世界， 任意翱翔而 不受任何限制。忙裡偷閒後，又有動 力投身到工 作之中，為生活拼搏。

學的時 寫隨筆與其說是我的愛好，不如說是習慣。中 ，就變 候學校要求每日一篇作為功課，沒人督促之後 是日記、 做數日一篇，數週一篇，甚至數月一篇；可能 有帶來甚麼， 工作反思、靈感或其他，總歸是有堅持。也沒 不了畫的草圖， 倒是虛度了不少時光，很快樂。人一世猶如成 怕只有一瞬間。 我的生活無常如常，因此書寫。 我要記住，哪

陳諾霖老師

叶藹琳老師

跳舞教會我最重要的一課，是讓我直 視鏡子中的自己 : 鑒定 自己、欣賞自己、尋找自己的律動變 化和最大的可能性。以 身體每一塊肌肉、不同的線條，去表 達音樂的質感，或抒發 情感，可以為人而舞，也可以舞得若 無旁人。雖然現在不能 沒日沒夜地排練，但單純的享受，便 是「非做不可」的理由。

接觸到木顏色 我堅持最久的愛好是畫畫。從我在讀幼稚園時 織而成各種五 筆開始，就愛上了畫畫。簡單的點、線、面交 角度來看待平 花八門的圖案。畫畫能讓我靜下心來，以另一 種美。 凡普通的事物。這樣，也許能發現世界的另一

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i-Learner Tutors’ Dreams and Ambitions Then vs Now

When I was a child, I loved watching movies and cartoons. I was fascinated by the characters, and I especially loved the different worlds that were shown on screen.

At school, it was not possible to study films or quirky characters, so I chose to study history instead, where we learned about real people and their actions in the past.

Ms Heidi

Even though my job doesn’t always involve creating characters and stories, I am still able to enjoy interesting characters through the books we read in class. I can also continue to explore my (historical) interest in people and their life stories!

As a child, I loved painting. I imagined my life as an artist living in a beautiful studio, playing with colours all day. At school and at university, I continued to work towards this dream. I took visual arts as a DSE elective subject and learned about many interesting artists and art movements. I also minored in fine arts while doing a double-degree programme in English Literature and Law at the University of Hong Kong.

I dedicated my free time to also pursuing my artistic passion by doing illustrations and sharing them on social media. Over time, I gained a follower base and I began selling my artwork and participating in group shows. I even held a few online auctions!

I now work as a publishing and e-learning content editor, and I continue to develop my own art business outside of work. I am happy to say that I am still on track to achieving my childhood dream, and I hope to illustrate a story book soon!

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Ms Angel

Ms Rebecah

When I was young, I wanted to be an archaeologist! I dreamed of discovering the lost city of Atlantis. My interest in ancient civilisations led me to study history in secondary school, and I continued to take history classes at university. I also spent my free time reading a lot of historical fiction.

Although I became an English tutor instead of an archaeologist, I still love learning about history. I continue to explore the world with my students to encourage their curiosity too.

When I was very young, I wanted to be an inventor - to create an extraordinary machine that helped people to dream. I continued to use my imagination and especially enjoyed stories about mythology. My interest in literature increased and I decided to study literature at university, where I also started writing my own poetry.

Mr Rob In my job as a tutor, I thoroughly enjoy helping my students understand and write about literature, especially in creating their own stories and poems. I believe my first idea about the ‘dream machine’ showed that I wanted to be some sort of creator, and this ambition continues through my writing and teaching today.

Mr Matthew

I dreamed of becoming an actor on TV, the stage, in films, or anywhere where people would watch me. I have always loved performing, and being on stage gives performers a sense of freedom with the unique ability to become anyone they want.

I explored this freedom when I was in university by joining the opera society and performing in multiple plays.

Teaching allows me to incorporate theatre techniques into my classroom. The emphasis on improvisation, creativity, sound and movement helps my students speak and write better. I continue to pursue my passion for acting by taking classes and performing in amateur plays. You might even catch me at a theatre near you!

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Student Voices: Our Dreams and Ambitions We asked i-Learner students to share their passions and dreams for the future. Here are their ambitious answers!

Sharmaine Cheung P3

Tyrone Fok P2

I want to be a teacher when I grow up because I like marking! I would also like to scold naughty children.

I want to be a ninja!

Andria Tang P4 Edgar Lau P5 I have no idea what I want to be when I grow up. I am still looking for my passion.

When I grow up, I want to be a singer!

Nicole Sin P4 I want to be a General Studies teacher when I grow up. My teacher has taught me well and I think I will be good at that. I think it is an interesting subject.

Charlotte Ho P2 I want to be an English teacher.

Valerie Lai P3 Alfred Chan P5

I want to be a cooking teacher when I grow up!

I want to be a pilot. No! An astronaut.

Sophie Ha P4

Alvin Lo P5

I want to be a rhythmic gymnast when I grow up. I want to compete in the Olympics.

I want to be a child psychologist when I grow up. I would like to help children.

Hailey Lam P5

Desmond Leung P5

I want to be a teacher or an astronomer.

I want to be a computer programmer when I grow up. I am really interested in how computers are constructed and put together piece by piece.

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Kacie Ng P2 I would like to be a chef when I grow up because I enjoy cooking.

Hailey Yeung P2 Mia Cheung P3

I want to make beautiful clothes. I want to be a fashion designer.

I want to be a doctor when I grow up because I like helping people.

Callum Kwok P3 I want to be a star when I grow up! I love singing even though I didn't do well in music.

Breanna Siu P1 I want to be a microbiologist.

They study germs.

Justin Lau P1

Kaydi Siu P3 I want to be an astronomer because I like looking at stars and constellations. I want to discover a star and name it after myself!

I want to do many things! I want to be an actor. I want to be an illustrator. I want to write books.

I want to be a superhero.

Clare To P2 I want to be a teacher.

Natalie Fok P3 I want to be a scientist.

Emmelyn Tang P5 I want to be an oboist because I love stage performances and performing in front of a lot of people. I love the sound of people clapping and cheering after the performance. It makes me feel wonderful. I have been playing the oboe since I was 4 or 5 years old. It’s fun! I’m also going to perform on the 28th of August in Disneyland.

Dorothy Yip P2 I want to be a scientist and work in my science lab.

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楊子傑 S5 我長大後想當太空人，在美國 國家航空航天局工作，參與火 星移民計劃，造福人類。

江祉晴 P4 我長大後想做牙醫，幫小朋友補蛀牙、拔牙。

劉卓楠 K3 我長大後想做老師，因為 我喜歡派功課給別人做。

丘竣銘 P2 我長大後想做科學家，因為可以 發明各式各樣的東西，幫忙別人。

林煒翀 P6 我長大後想做明星、歌手， 可以受到很多人的喜愛。

周晉鏗 P6 我想當個成功的商人，既有錢又有地位。

李泳遵 P5 我長大後想做醫生，可以幫助很多人， 我覺得幫助別人是很快樂的事。

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梁衍睿 P6 我以後想當軟件開發人員，因為 我覺得編寫程序很有趣。

王煜琪 P4 我長大後想做一個發明家，發明一個 飛天背包，這樣我就可以飛上天了。

鄭曉霖 P5 王樂行 S1

我想當一個慈善家，因為這樣可以幫助別人。

我覺得當一個農夫很有趣，看著農作物 發芽、長大、成熟會讓我很有成就感。

陳依彤 P2 我想買一間大房子，跟爸爸、媽媽和弟弟 住在一起，養一隻小狗，取名叫可可。

黃熹珈 K3 我要做消防員，因為消防員很帥。

潘奕銘 P2 米宣宜 K2

我將來想做寶可夢大師， 馴服可愛的寶可夢。

我將來想做時裝設計師， 設計衣服給所有人穿。

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Books We We Love Love Books Dreams and and Passions Passions Dreams What is this book about?

Tanya can see fairies – not the sparkly kind, but evil creatures who like to cause mischief. When she gets sent to her grandmother’s country manor, she becomes obsessed with learning the truth about a girl who disappeared in the woods fifty years earlier. She’s determined to use her gifts to learn the truth and to correct the mistakes of the past.

Book title: The Thirteen Treasures Author: Michelle Harrison Suitable for: P5-S1

Ms Hannah likes reading books that remind her how strange and mysterious the world can be.

Why do I enjoy it?

I love the main character’s unlikely friendship with the caretaker’s socially awkward son and their independence and drive to solve a mystery that the adults gave up on long ago. This book also encouraged me to pursue my own passion for reading and writing, as I realised that one day, I wanted to write a story just like this.

Who would like this book?

If you are a fan of supernatural legends, treasure hunts, creepy old houses, odd friendships and unsolved mysteries, then this is the book for you! There are also some beautiful illustrations if you’re interested in art.

What is this book about?

This story is about how the author, who is also a ballerina, encourages a young girl when she doubts her ability to be a dancer. Misty, as a role model, encourages this young girl to pursue her dream through hard work and dedication.

Book title: Firebird Author: Misty Copeland Suitable for: K3-P3

Ms Hannah

Why do I enjoy it?

This is an inspirational story that deals with a very common topic – our tendency to underestimate our own potential. While pursuing our dreams, we might get lost along the way, but this story teaches us to build our confidence and boost our ability to overcome obstacles.

Ms Brenda Ms Brenda likes to read books that deal with life’s ups and downs, especially those that end with our dreams coming true!

Who would like this book?

I’d like to recommend this book to those who don’t know what they want to do or who they want to become. This story reminds us that a role-model can guide and inspire us when we feel lost or unsure.

Book title: The Boy in the Dress Author: David Walliams Suitable for: P3-P6

What is this book about?

This book is about a boy called Dennis who loves playing football. He also discovers that wearing dresses makes him happy. At first, he doesn't want anyone else to find out, but in order to succeed at the big football match, he has to follow his passion.

Mr MacDonald

Why do I enjoy it?

I enjoy this book because it makes us aware of the different stereotypes we might have and teaches us to be more tolerant of others. This book celebrates the ways in which we are all different from one another.

Mr MacDonald enjoys reading books about people with different backgrounds from his own because it broadens his horizons.

Who would like this book?

I think anyone who has ever felt a little bit different or wondered if anyone shares the same interests as them would enjoy this book. That is to say - I think just about everyone would enjoy this book!

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內容簡介 ： 這本書主要記述了作者三毛從小到大於求學時 期發生的趣事，儘管她小時候的求學過程並不是那麼順 利，卻也逐漸找到適合自己的學習方式。從幼時逃學到墳 墓看「閒書」，到長大後到世界各地遊學，你總能在字裏 行間感受到三毛對閱讀濃濃的興趣。

書名： 《快樂鬧學去》 作者： 三毛 適合年齡： F1-F3

梁玉儀老師希望藉着 閱讀探索世界，她特 別喜歡看充滿童趣的 故事。

喜愛內容 ： 學習和閱讀從來都不應該是令人感到煩悶的苦 差。正如書中所寫「如果教室像美術館、像遊樂場，上課 是和名畫約會、騎著旋轉馬嬉戲，那誰不希望天天都是讀書天？」而這本書正描繪 出如此迷人的學習氛圍，令人心生嚮往。 推薦受眾 ： 我把這本書推薦給中學生們，在繁忙、枯燥的試題和練習中，希望你們 能透過閱讀這本書，燃起對學習的熱情，並能重新感受閱讀帶來的，最純粹的快樂。

內容簡介 ： 《假如給我三天光明》共分三部分，第一部分 講述海倫·凱勒如何從一個愛發脾氣、又聾又啞的古怪盲 女變得飽覽群書，甚至成為一名演講家和教育家，造福於 殘疾人；第二部分講述了海倫的啟蒙老師安妮·莎莉文老 師的故事；第三部分則是海倫的想像。

書名： 《假如給我三天 光明》 作者： 海倫·凱勒 適合年齡： P4-P6

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喜愛內容 ： 樸實優美的文字、細膩的白描手法，複雜又真 實的心理活動以及描繪的大自然的景象，似迎面徐徐展開 的一幅畫卷，沁人心脾。海倫·凱勒對生活的熱情，求知 若渴的人生態度，永不放棄的精神值得我們每一個人學習。

楊環老師 楊環老師相信知識給 人以愛、光明、智慧。 跟楊老師一起來一場 知識旅行吧！

推薦受眾 ： 全書洋溢著海倫對生活的熱愛、對知識的渴求。她用熱情的態度告訴我們 應該珍惜眼前所擁有的一切。推薦高小學生們讀一讀，你們一定會有不一樣的體會！

內容簡介 ： 四個性格迥異的小學生要演出「李白舞臺劇」， 身為組長的小光為劇本傷透腦筋，這時，一位神祕的李爺 爺突然出現。熟悉李白生平及詩作的他，將帶著小光踏上 一段甚麼樣的意外旅程？ 喜愛內容 ： 在浪漫主義唐詩的世界，李白是一座難以逾越 的高峰。《詩無敵》以現代角度重新詮釋李白的詩歌，賦 書名： 予經典作品全新的看法。書中以親子、成長、記憶的角度 《詩無敵——李白》 探索李白的詩作，以一則則貼近讀者心靈和生活的故事介 作者： 紹它們，以引起孩子們的共鳴。 張曼娟 / 策劃、 高培耘 / 撰寫 推薦受眾 ： 這本書適合 8-12 歲孩子與家長共讀。 適合年齡： P4-P6 15

葉宥辰老師 葉宥辰老師喜歡文學， 以閱讀為樂。他相信 文字的力量，能夠幫 助小朋友開拓一條通 往知識的道路。

The Harder the Climb, the Better the View Elissa Webb English Teacher

I’m a huge fan of memes and quotes! They have meaningful, inspirational and sometimes humorous ideas about life - especially when we are lucky enough to spot the right ones at the right time. This is my favourite quote at the moment:

tain you quer you, because as a moun “I will come again and con llary n, I can.” - Sir Edmund Hi cannot grow, but as a huma

Do I like this quote because I enjoy climbing mountains? Is it because I need some encouragement to meet my next challenge? Not even close - I’ll leave hiking mountain peaks to those who enjoy that sort of thing!

This quote appealed to me because it’s a fantastic reminder to look at the big picture and to put challenges into perspective. It helps us to remember that we have the ability to overcome difficulties. As the age-old saying goes, ‘Where there’s a will, there’s a way!’

Our i-Learner students who are heading abroad this year are feeling very excited about their new opportunities, but there is also a fear of the unknown. The best way to approach the next chapter is to take it step by step. Sir Edmund Hillary certainly didn’t leap up Mount Everest, he had to take one careful step after the other. In the end, he made it, and so will you!

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Many of you are heading to some of the best schools and universities across the UK, US, Canada and Australia. While each of you will be taking your passion for excellence with you, moving to a new country and a new school can still be tricky. If you need a little bit of help, here are a few tips and tricks that can guide you to fulfil your unique potential: https://theabroadguide.com/ and https://vocal. media/wander.. media/wander Our experiences abroad can certainly be amazing learning opportunities. I spent a semester at a university in Spain, and the experience really taught me to face my challenges with curiosity and courage. One of the compulsory courses I had to pass was Business Statistics... in Spanish!

While I didn’t pass the exam the first time, I was luckily Honestly, I would rather allowed to take the exam again, and it taught me a climb an actual mountain in a couple of things. Firstly, I needed to adopt a more blizzard than study statistics positive, ‘can do’ attitude. Secondly, I had to work in another language! harder than I had before. By changing my perspective I realised that what my parents had always told me was in fact true, ‘You can do anything you put your mind to!’

What are YOU passionate about, and what obstacles are you willing to climb to reach your goal?

Fall seven times, stand up eight.

Thinking of studying abroad? i-Learner has gathered different perspectives on international education. Read more here here..

We’ve also interviewed students of all ages about We’ what it’s like to study in the United Kingdom. Click here to see how similar or different it is to your school life!

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名人實現理想 名人實現理 想的故事 / 宓煒頤老師 實現理想除了要有強大的心志，還需要付出無止境的努力。縱然是五體健全 的人也未必能實現自己的理想，更何況是身體殘疾人士？雙目失明的程文輝卻正 正是這樣一個獨特的例子。 程文輝在六個月大時遭遇醫療事故，導致雙目失明。但她沒有因為這樣而停 止學習，反而更加努力，更加用心。她中學畢業後，取得獎學金前往波士頓繼續 學業，返港後成為社署第一位失明的社工。即使失明為生活帶來不便，但程文輝 卻從沒有因為失明而止步，反而比普通人更勇敢，她曾經試圖勸說黑道人士回歸 正道，把自己的生死置之度外，只為拯救失意的靈魂。 憑堅毅意志勇往直前的又豈止程文輝一人？著有中國第一部紀傳體史書—— 《史記》的司馬遷又是另一個很好的例子。 司馬遷生於史官世家，從小受到爺爺和爸爸的熏陶，熱愛學習，尤好歷史。 為了繼承父親的遺願，他潛心著史。 1

儘管司馬遷一直默默耕耘，卻因為支持李陵 ，激怒了漢武帝，因而受盡牢 2 籠之苦。漢武帝對司馬遷處以殘酷的腐刑 ，面對屈辱，司馬遷本想以死明志， 支持他活下去的是尚未完成的《史記》。 最後，司馬遷以堅實的心志奮筆疾書，記載了「上至黃帝，下至漢武帝」接 近三千年的歷史，《史記》也因此成為中國最偉大的作品之一。 如果身體的殘障也不能阻止他們前進的步伐，有著強健的體魄的我們更不應 瞻前顧後。不如，從今天起，朝理想踏出第一步吧。

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李陵愛護下屬，善於射箭。李陵曾經耗盡幾乎全部軍力，大戰匈奴首領，並取得勝 利。後來，卻因為被叛軍出賣，扭轉局勢，李陵最終落敗，被迫投降。其後，有傳聞 說李陵替匈奴訓練軍隊，使漢武帝大怒，處死李陵的家屬。 2

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程文輝 （1936 年－ 2011 年）

6 個月大的時候雙目失明，5 歲隨父母定居香港，24 歲成 為香港社會福利署第一位失明社會工作者，被譽為「東方 海倫凱勒」。她的自傳《失明給我的挑戰》（其後改名為《伴 我同行》），曾被改編為舞台劇、電影、電視劇。

西漢時期著名的史學家和文學家，被後世尊稱爲「史 聖」。他的著作《史記》對後世史學和文學的發展都產 生了深遠影響。其首創的紀傳體編史方法為後來歷代「正 司馬遷 史」所傳承。同時，《史記》還被認為是一部優秀的文 （前 145 年－西元前 1 世紀初） 學著作，在中國文學史上有重要地位；被魯迅譽為「史 家之絕唱，無韻之離騷」。

中文寫作班 我們的中文寫作課程一方面教授孩子不同文體 的寫作方式，和提升作文可讀性的寫作技巧； 另一方面，也通過腦力激蕩、故事接龍、角色 扮演、字詞積累、範文閱讀等豐富的形式，幫 助孩子建立起自己的素材「寶庫」。 課程從即將升入小學的 K3 階段橫跨中學，無 論您想幫助子女寫出正確、完整而具體的句子， 熟練掌握各種文體、實用文格式和修辭技巧， 還是寫出優美的小小說、戲劇乃至嚴謹的專題 小論文，這裡都有為您子女量身定做的課堂。

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Summer Creativity Ceri Moss English Teacher Why do we have hobbies? Maybe we are looking for an activity to fill our spare time. Perhaps we are interested in building skills for the future.

In fact, hobbies are vitally important for students to form social connections, practise soft skills, and relax after a day of studying. Hobbies also help students with time management skills, and they boost social, emotional, and physical development.

Which types of activities do you enjoy? Are you looking for something arty, musical or logical? Here is a selection of creative hobbies to inspire you this summer. There are so many to choose from!

Marble Run If you’re looking for a hobby with a competitive edge, then give marble racing a try. You can recycle all sorts of objects and materials in your home to create the longest marble run possible. There are even international competitions that you can enter with your friends!

Comic Book Creation Looking for a way to combine your passions for drawing and writing? Let your imagination run wild and build your own world full of adventures by creating your own comic book. You could even take your inspiration from superhero classics. Does Boba Boy sound like a good character?

Urban Sketching If you are looking to take your drawing to the next level, then you should try urban sketching.. Take a sketch pad on your next hike up Lion Rock or Victoria Peak and sketching see if you can draw Hong Kong’s incredible skyline. Urban sketching is a great way to record your experiences through art.

Zentangle Do you sometimes find it difficult to concentrate? Zentangle is a type of doodling and has been shown to improve your attention span. Take a short break to zentangle and you will find your brain refreshed and ready to work again.

Skipping Skipping is a great combination of sport and dance. It’s perfect for beginners and with practise you will soon master all the tricks and routines available online.

Skipping not only exercises your body, but your mind too as you must concentrate to move your feet and arms in the correct rhythms. You can practise on your own or skip with friends to challenge your skills.

Gardening Gardening is a calming activity that will also help you with routine and responsibility. You don't need to have lots of outdoor space to give gardening a try. Lemons, tomatoes, cucumbers, and radishes can grow on a balcony or rooftop, and many herbs can flourish inside. There are also community gardens in Hong Kong where you can learn some green fingered tips from experts.

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Still not sure which hobby you should try?

Try this decision tree: Do you prefer being indoors or outdoors?

indoors

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Do you prefer group or solo hobbies?

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Do you prefer exercise or nature? exercise

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Urban Sketching

Zentangle

Marble Run

Comic Book

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Skipping

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興趣對學習的重要性 / 陳錦萍老師 有人說，要讓孩子們好好學習，可以給他們很多獎勵，這樣他們學習自然就有動力了。 然而將學習與獎勵掛鉤，或能收一時之效，但同時也會在不知不覺間，令孩子把學習當成 是與父母的一場交易，這顯然不是一件好事。 獎勵就像吊在驢子前頭的紅蘿蔔，雖然讓他們努力前進，但是當紅蘿蔔的吸引力消失 後，孩子們就難以維持對學習的積極了，因為他們是被動去學習的。當今社會講求主動學 習、獨立學習與終身學習，單靠獎勵自然是不切實際的，興趣才是當中的關鍵。人一旦對 某件事情有興趣，所能投入的精神和時間是難以比擬的。舉世聞名的科學家達爾文自幼就 對生物有著強烈的興趣，使他願意耗費畢生精力投身其中。無論是疾病纏身、遇到挫敗還 是吃盡苦頭，都未有動搖，反而對一切甘之如飴。直到他去世以前，仍一直從事著各種科 學研究。這就是興趣所帶給人學習的力量。 《論語》有言：「知之者不如好之者，好之者不如樂之者。」意思是懂得它的人，不 如愛好它的人；愛好它的人，又不如以它為樂的人。孔子將學習分為三種境界：「知之」、 「好之」和「樂之」。學習不是死記硬背，培養學生對學習的興趣，他們自然會以學習為 樂。這樣既能使他們積極學習，又可以提高學習效率，這樣才能在不斷學習中得到快樂， 甚至有所成就。 家長為子女學習費盡心神，自是用心良苦；然而「學海無涯」，家長能陪子女走的， 只是很少的一段路 , 最終只能靠他們自身對學習的興趣，才能走得更遠。因此引起孩子對 學習的興趣，更為重要。

愛上語文班 在幼兒階段，課程通過唱誦兒歌、朗誦童詩、 閱讀故事和遊戲等方式，幫助學生提高詞彙量、 掌握基本的語文知識，並獲取中文閱讀的語感。 在小學階段，通過豐富有趣的繪本、故事、少 年小說等類型的篇章，提升學生的閱讀能力， 培養學生的閱讀興趣。小學四級以上的課程會 加入古詩和文言篇目，幫助學生熟悉古漢語， 為未來的學習打下良好的基礎。 在「愛上語文班」，我們會和同學們一起走進中文 的世界，在不同的書本中流浪，從中學得一手流利 的中文。「愛上語文班」旨在讓學生在提高語文能 力的同時，培養對語文的興趣。

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在中學階段（中一至中三），帶同學在日常中 熟悉考試的模式。我們也會挑選古今中外的經 典名篇，延續文化熏陶，培養學生對語文的興 趣。

Around the World Feeling stuck and bored in Hong Kong over the summer holidays? Remember there’s a whole virtual world out there and many opportunities for you to learn about other cultures and histories through books, online videos and, of course, our Around the World programme! This is the perfect opportunity for you to expand your knowledge of geography and other countries. But does this exploration bring any other benefits besides just having fun?

Dr Liliana Worth English Teacher

Learning about different places can help us broaden our cultural intelligence — this means our ability to deal with new information. We can also learn to understand people who are different from us. These are important skills not only for school and reading classes, but also for our future interactions in our globalised world.

Learning about other cultures also helps us to improve our foreign language skills.. Instead of just memorising English, Spanish or German phrases, seeing skills how they work in context will help us remember them and give us that extra bit of confidence to use the language ourselves.

As a secondary student in the UK, I remember sitting in German lessons and learning vocabulary lists by repetition. It was far from fun. I kept thinking, what is the point? However, as soon as I started learning about Germany itself — by reading books set in Germany, watching German films, or even going to a local German Christmas market in my town — I suddenly understood how this vocabulary was useful in real life. I could speak to German people, make connections and even meet new friends! This meant my learning was much stronger as I could see the real purpose of learning German and how it helped me outside the classroom. Many years later, this led me to move to Germany in order to become fluent.

As with all languages, doing grammar and vocabulary exercises is useful, but the real goal is to get to know a new culture and expand your world. As the renowned philosopher Wittgenstein famously argued, ‘The limits of your language mean the limits of your world’. So go explore!

Dr Lili is fluent in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Mandarin… and is currently learning Hebrew and Russian!

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Bookworm Comic

Bookworm Game Find 5 differences between these pictures from When I Grow Up, Up, a Level 5A book from the Bugbug’s Library series.

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語文遊戲 根據提示，完成成語填字遊戲！ ◎ 橫：

◎ 直：

一、 比喻把小事情渲染成大事情來處 理。

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處事有條理不紊亂。

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專心致志而心無旁顧。

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形容計劃得非常好，沒有任何漏洞。

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上上下下團結一致，同心協力。

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怨恨的聲音充斥了道路。比喻怨言很 多；常用來形容群眾對暴虐政權的強 烈不滿。

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比喻罪大惡極。古時指違逆君主或父 母，不顧道義。

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比喻一個人得勢，和他有關係的人也 跟著得到好處。

二、 形容騷擾十分厲害，連雞狗都不得 安寧。 三、 甚麼都沒有。 四、 指做了很多壞事，讓上天憤怒，人 民怨恨。 五、 形容極其沉痛的表情或指悲傷感慨 之極。 六、 數量極小，不值得一提。 七、 十分滿意。

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