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