Steering Organisation:The National Federation of UNESCO Clubs and Associations in China
Lead Organiser:UNESCO Hong Kong Association
Co-organisers: Hong Kong Institute of Education for Sustainable Development & Utahloy International School Zengcheng
Objective
- This exchange programme aims to provide opportunity for exchange between students and teachers from Hong Kong and Guangzhou, as well as to enhance their understanding of ecological civilization and in the context of sustainable development, and to strengthen their knowledge of national culture and education. This project also aims to encourage students to adopt sustainable lifestyle concept and values, to support the national promotion of sustainable development in the context of economic, social, cultural and environmental.
- Through visiting local culture, architectures, historical remains, natural landscape and attractions, we aim to enhance students’ knowledge of local history and culture, and to let students experience the inheritance and change of the culture of the ancient capital, so as to develop a sense of sentiment for the magnificent scenery of the motherland
Acivities
Part One: Training day for teachers and students – August 2 (Friday) afternoon
Part Two: Summer Institute – August 10 (Saturday) – August 14 (Wednesday)
Part Three: Post tour Sharing session (August)
Programs
Keynote speaker: Professor Rudolf S.S. Wu
Theme: Ecological Civilization & Education for Sustainable Development
Day 1 :
- Ice breaking and Networking exercise
- Preparation workshop for student presentation
Day 2 :
- Keynote speech
- Student Project Presentation
- BBQ Night/Pool Side party
Day 3 : Field Trip
- Baishu Village waterfall Hike & Boat tours at Lake Island
Day 4 :
- Factory visit
- Leadership and team building activities
- Performance Rehearsal
- Cultural Night
Day 5 :
- Sharing/ Observation made after the field trip
- Award Presentation
Project – Student Report
- Theme: Ecological Civilization & Sustainable Development
- Presentation Format: 15 mins presentation, 10 mins Q&A session
- Language: English & Mandarin
- Title of project by 28 June 2013
- A more detailed description by 30 July 2013 (no more than 200 words)
- Personal Reflection by 27 August 2013(no more than 500 words)
Accomodation
Student hostel of Utahloy International School Zengcheng
Fee
Fees: HK$1,600 per person(5 days 4 nights)
Meeting point and Adjourning point: Shenzhen Futian Port
Participated Schools
- Berkhamsted School, UK
- Ching Chung Hau Po Woon Secondary School, HK
- Cognitio College (Kowloon), HK
- Elegantia College, HK
- Malvern College, UK
- South Island School, HK
- Stevenson School, US
- Victoria Shanghai Academy, HK
- Utahloy International School Zengcheng
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