26th Issue

YEAR 8 STUDY TOUR
Due to the pandemic, our cohort was only able to experience the Beijing study tour, missing out on a
large part of what it means to study at CKY. Therefore, we were still incredibly grateful that the school could
arrange such a memorable local study tour for last year‘s year 8. It gave us a chance to understand the
unique colonial history and culture of places in Hong Kong, as well as letting us taste the unique part of
being a CKY student. As we went with our two year classes, the tour has also reminded us of our theme this
year: let kindness blossom.
9E Bryan Li
On the first day of our trip, we set off to Tai Kwun to explore British influence on Hong Kong. We were
fascinated by the architectural style of the structures. After a short stay at the vibrant Central Market, we
had Korean barbecue for lunch before we headed to Sharp Island. The tombolo was famous for its
pineapple-bun shaped rocks. We created a small tower from rocks and pebbles as there were beliefs where
the higher your “rock tower”, the more likely your wishes will come true. Breathing in the salty fragrance of
the clear waters and hearing the waves in Sai Kung crash onto the shore while we were with our friends
made it a refreshing and surreal experience. As we were eating our dinner, I noticed how close of a class we
were - we would always use the shared chopsticks to get food for our classmates. We then had our first
night in our rooms, of which I’m sure will be a cherished memory for us.
9E Kara Wong
“The study tour opened our eyes to the many places of cultural
significance in Hong Kong, letting us learn in ways we have never
before in the year while also making priceless memories.”
Going on to the second day of our trip, we had a buffet breakfast at our hotel, and then we went on with
the first location of the day - the Bethanie Chapel, a historical building complex located in Pok Fu Lam.
Unfortunately, as people were filming inside the chapel, we didn’t have a chance to go inside the chapel and
appreciate its intricate design. In the afternoon, we got on a boat to Lamma island to see the Lamma Winds.
We had to hike for 45 minutes before we reached the top, and we found it quite challenging due to the hot
weather. But as a class, we would care about our classmates from time to time, passing on paper towels for
each of us to wipe off our sweat.As we chatted with our friends, the journey seemed to have felt shorter and
more enjoyable than expected. The wind turbine was large and a worthy tourist attraction for us since we
studied a little about reusable energy at school simultaneously. The opportunity to see such a large wind
turbine was rare, especially in a small place like Hong Kong. Finally, we went to have a splendid seafood
dinner, but unfortunately some of our friends are allergic to seafood, so they never got to try the delicacies
which were out of this world. We ended the day with a boat ride back to the hotel when it was already dark,
letting us marvel at the view of Victoria Harbour.
9A Adrian Chung
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