Top 10: What is one interesting thing you have learned outside of school?
- Students share with us all the skills they have picked up beyond the walls of their classrooms
- This week’s question: What is your favourite way to spend a rainy day?
Readers tells us about the things they have learned in the real world. Photo: Shutterstock This week’s question: What is your favourite way to spend a rainy day?
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Here are the real-world lessons our readers are getting ...
Rico Chan Hung-chun, 13, King Ling College: How to edit videos and operate a YouTube channel. While it may not be a traditional classroom subject, delving into the world of video editing and content creation has been an enriching experience. Through online tutorials, trial and error, and countless hours of practice, I have acquired the skills to bring my creative visions to life.
Operating a YouTube channel has allowed me to express my creativity, connect with a global audience, and develop valuable skills such as time management, content planning, and audience engagement. It has opened doors to a vibrant online community where I can share my passions, inspire others, and continuously learn and grow in this ever-evolving digital landscape.
Chu Hoi-tung, 14, TWGHs Li Ka Shing College: Gambling. During the Lunar New Year break two years ago, my family taught me how to play poker, mahjong and dice. All the children in my family know how to play. We will gamble small amounts again during the Lunar New Year break next year.
I think these games can improve my hand-eye coordination, hand flexibility, and hand perception function. Sparrow therapy involves many aspects of cognitive function, including long-term and short-term memory. These activities can also improve a person’s recall, language expression, concentration, calculation and reality orientation.
Pauline Poon Lam, 16, Immaculate Heart of Mary College: I enjoy watching photography tutorials and videos, which have taught me a host of valuable skills. Through photography, I have developed a deeper appreciation of the beauty of nature. I have also gained insight into the lives of hardworking individuals as I record the essence of everyday scenes. The ability to capture these moments through a camera lens has made photography an intriguing and fulfilling hobby for me.
Joanna Li-chiao, 17, Pui Kiu College: Knowledge about the different species of octopus. A YouTube video shows that octopuses are very intelligent species as they have additional brains on each arm. Each brain works separately and can communicate without going through the central brain. They are genetically locked, so they cannot pass down their skills to their offspring. This means each octopus has to learn their skills after birth. This is fascinating, as I never thought animals could be so intelligent. I will look into more marine life in the future.
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Eden Ho Ho-ching, 16, Yan Oi Tong Tin Ka Ping Secondary School: Scout’s pioneering. Pioneering involves engaging in various projects where you must create a detailed plan, including the required materials and step-by-step procedures for constructing the projects. Moreover, you can apply what you have learned in school, such as trigonometry and pulleys, to carry out these projects successfully. Once you complete a project, you gain satisfaction and accomplishment and have the opportunity to play and have fun with it. All the efforts invested in these projects genuinely pay off.
Joyann Fong Hei-chun, 15, Leung Shek Chee College: One interesting thing I have learned outside of school is the art of knitting. When I was younger, I believed that knitting was dull and only enjoyed by elderly individuals. However, once I tried it, I realised that knitting is more than just a calming and imaginative pastime. It is a means of self-expression that enables you to craft one-of-a-kind and customised items.
Anson Ng Wai-yan, 12, St. Mary’s Canossian College: Last week, I had the chance to try bouldering with my schoolmates. Initially, I was scared of heights, but when I started to climb, I overcame the fear and enjoyed the process. It helped me step out of my comfort zone and challenge myself. Overall, it was an engaging and satisfying experience.
Talya Choi Tsz-yui, 14, Carmel Alison Lam Foundation Secondary School: Tchoukball is a relatively uncommon sport in Hong Kong. I learned it from my schoolmate, who plays on the city team. I found it interesting as it is a mixture of handball, volleyball, and basketball. Two teams compete against each other, and the objective is to throw the ball at a frame and not let the opposing team catch it when it rebounds. This game requires teamwork, strategy and quick reflexes. I enjoy watching and playing this sport and I hope to spread my passion for it to my other friends.
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Ho Chung-yau, 13,Christian Alliance S C Chan Memorial College: One thing I have learned outside of school is challenging authority figures. There are many rules that students need to stick to in school. However, this can make us too obedient and prone to setting limitations for ourselves.
In the future, some rules may seem unfair to follow. It is important to be fearless and to stick to our values. We cannot learn this vital skill from books but from experiences.
Liu Ki-ming, 15, Shun Tak Fraternal Association Yung Yau College: Astrophotography is the art and technique of capturing photographs of celestial objects such as stars, galaxies, planets and nebulae. It involves using specialised equipment like telescopes, cameras and tracking mounts to capture long-exposure images of the night sky. Exploring astrophotography is a captivating journey for many enthusiasts, combining art, science, and a curiosity for the wonders of the world. It offers a unique perspective that connects us to the vastness and mystery of the universe.