Overseas Exchange (2018-2019 Academic Year)
Goals
- Provide students with opportunities for overseas learning.
- Broaden their international perspectives and further understand the cultural characteristics of different places, thereby enriching their learning experiences.
December 2018 to January 2019 | Primary 4 | Sichuan, China |
January 2019 | Primary 5 | Taiwan |
January 2019 | Primary 6 | South Korea |
April to May 2019 | Parents and Students in Primary 1-6 | Thailand |
Sichuan, China
| Date： | December 31, 2018 to January 3, 2019 (Monday to Thursday) | |
| Goal： | To introduce students to the rich history and cultural heritage of Sichuan, and to appreciate and learn about local traditional arts, customs, lifestyles, and culture. Students will also visit a primary school in Chengdu for exchange, enhancing their understanding of our country. | |
| Itinerary： | Day 1： | Departure -> Wuhou Shrine -> Jinli Old Street -> Sichuan Opera performance |
| Day 2： | Visit to Zigong Salt History Museum -> Shenhai Well -> Zigong Dinosaur Museum | |
| Day 3： | Visit to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding -> Visit to a primary school in Chengdu -> Sichuan Science and Technology Museum -> Sharing session | |
| Day 4︰ | Visit to Chengdu Museum -> Return to Hong Kong | |
Taiwan
| Date： | January 2-5, 2019 (Wednesday to Saturday) | |
| Goal： | o introduce students to Taiwan's technological knowledge and development, and to appreciate and learn about local traditional arts, customs, and culture. Students will also participate in a plane-flying contest at the LuLu Grassland, enhancing their scientific exploration abilities. | |
| Itinerary： | Day 1： | Departure -> Taipei Zoo -> Kooo Nimo Energy-saving House Course -> Eslite Bookstore -> Ximending |
| Day 2： | Visit to the National Taiwan Science Education Center -> Journey to Space course -> Robot Museum -> LuLu Grassland STEM plane-flying contest | |
| Day 3： | Visit to the Neihu Disaster Prevention Science Education Center -> Neihu Technology Park -> Tecland Shilin Handmade Space STEM Skydiving Car DIY Activity -> Shilin Night Market | |
| Day 4： | Visit to the Taipei Metro System -> Songshan Cultural and Creative Park -> Return to Hong Kong | |
South Korea
| Date： | January 3-7, 2019 (Thursday to Monday) | |
| Goal： | To introduce students to the rich history and cultural heritage of South Korea, and to appreciate and learn about local traditional arts, customs, lifestyles, and culture. Students will also have the opportunity to visit a Korean community to experience local culture and life. | |
| Itinerary： | Day 1： | Departure -> DDP Design Plaza -> DDP Electronic Fluorescent Rose Garden |
| Day 2： | Visit to Seoul Museum of History -> Gyeongbok Palace -> Seodaemun Prison History Museum -> MBC WORLD Korean Star Culture TV Building | |
| Day 3： | Visit to DMZ North-South Korea Border 38th Parallel Experience -> Imjingak -> National Museum of Korea -> Kimchi DIY and Hanbok Experience -> Hongdae Street Performance Culture Show | |
| Day 4： | Running Man @ Seoul Tour | |
| Day 5： | Visit to the Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village -> Return to Hong Kong | |
Thailand
| Date： | April 29 to May 3, 2019 (Monday to Friday) | |
| Goal： | To provide students with opportunities for overseas learning, broaden their international perspectives, and experience Thai culture and living. Parents and students will also have the opportunity to visit Thai communities and experience local culture and life. | |
| Itinerary： | Day 1： | Departure -> Pattaya -> Sightseeing in Pattaya |
| Day 2： | Visit to Thai Thani Arts & Culture Village -> Ripley's Pattaya | |
| Day 3： | Visit to Cartoon Network Amazone Water Park (the world's first Cartoon Network-themed water park) -> Visit to the world-famous Pattaya Floating Market Tour -> Bangkok | |
| Day 4： | Visit to KidZania Bangkok (an interactive city made for children to role-play various professions) -> Shopping at BigC or optional visit to Southeast Asia's largest indoor aquarium (Sea Life Ocean World) -> Asiatique The Riverfront (the largest riverside night market in Asia) | |
| Day 5： | Visit to a large shopping mall in Bangkok -> Return to Hong Kong | |
