Students are playing Super TV, a guessing game, in the classroom.

P3 students are getting ready to start the Treasure Hunt in

the covered playground.

" We can' t get the enormous carrot out!"

said the farmer.The students are performing

on the stage for the drama competition.

Day

January 25, 2019 was a long-anticipated day for all of our

students at Choi Wan St. Joseph's Primary School. It was our English Day which usually

happens bi-yearly! Prior to this day, our teachers and students had been working collaboratively and diligently

writing the script, making props and costumes and rehearsing their play for the drama competition in the school hall. The fruit

of their effort was enjoyed and appreciated by many when they were performing on the stage. What an amazing show!In addition to the show in the school hall, students actively participated in a variety of English activities that were held in the classrooms and covered playground.To name a few, Super TV, QR-code Treasure Hunt and Guessing Games were some of the students' favourites. Throughout the day, students were

immersed in a language-rich environment, where they could apply what they had learned while having fun.

Teachers and students should give themselves a pat on the back for making this event a

memorable and successful one!

EnglishChoi Wan St. Joseph’s Primary School Newsletter

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A Fun-filled Learning Beyond Classrooms

Activities in Kaiyukan

Do you know how long a whale

shark is?

Let’s touch the ray!

Miss Chan is giving a

“thank you message” in

Japanese. Super!Singing is the best tool for

communication!

Visit to Amami Elementary School

Visit of Shinto and temples

Animal WordEnglish

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Our school organized a study tour for 30 Primary 5 and 6 students from November 6 to 10, 2018. This tour was led by two experienced tour guides together with our Headmistress Miss Chan , four teachers and four parent helpers. The tour was designed to motivate students to explore the unique culture of Japan by visiting historical sites in Kansai. For many of us, November 6 was a big day as it was our fi rst visit to Japan. No wonder we all landed in Osaka International Airport with curiosity and great excitement. We then headed to the fi rst spot – Tsutenkaku. On top of the tower, we were welcomed and embraced by the gorgeous night view of Osaka City. Following by quick snapshots of the stunning sight was our fi rst tasty dinner in Japan. "Oishii! Arigatou! (Japanese saying which means "Yummy" and "Thank You"), every student communicated with local Japanese naturally and bravely while they were having their meal. During our 6-day trip, a stop at the temples or shrines is certainly high up on our list as Japan’s Shinto and Buddhist culture and temples are an integral part of Japan’s landscape. After exploring

such marvelous places as Fushimi-Inari Taisha, Golden Pavilion Temple, Todaiji Temple, we were astonished by the functional features of the each piece of artistic building. We all agreed that "seeing is believing"! Apart from the historical buildings, the visit to Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan was sure another rewarding experience for us. Kaiyukan is one of Japan’s most spectacular aquariums. The exotic aquatic animals grabbed our attention for a long time. We also learnt about "Whale Shark" in an interactive and informative talk there. Many of us left inspired by the stimulating and fun-fi lled exploration. Not only Kaiyukan is a place for fun and learning, the visit to Amami Elementary School is no exception. With the hospitality given by the Principal, teachers and students in Amami Elementary School, we sent our warmest gratitude with songs and blessings. On the last day of our trip, every student left Japan with joy and thankfulness. We will share the fruitful experience with our Primary 4 to 6 schoolmates in May, 2019. Great cheers to this fun-filled learning trip – a precious learning beyond classrooms!

Feeding the deer in Kobe.

Unforgettable!

Study Tour in Kansai, Japan (November 6 to 10, 2018)

Do you know Do you know

Student ambassadors are

exchanging souvenirs.

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Ho Tsz Wing, Wing 2D A birthday party

Today is Mary’s mum’s birthday. Mary’s friends, John and Winnie come to the birthday party. They are at Mary’s home. First, they eat some yummy cupcakes and drink some sweet orange juice. They sing nice birthday songs to Mum. Mum blows the candles and the children clap hands.Then, Mary gives some presents to Mum. They are some beautiful flowers and a photo frame. Mary says, 'Happy birthday! These presents are for you.' Mum is very happy. Because she likes the fl owers. Mum says, 'Thank you!' I love your presents very much.'Later, Mary is bored so she wants to play funny games but John wants to watch funny TV. Winnie wants to read comics. Finally, they play funny games together.Before the party ends, they eat a tasty chocolate cake. They love the chocolate cake because it is their favourite. They are very happy.

Ng Sham Yau, Jessica 1A

My friend� is is my friend, Wing.She is six years old. She is in Class 1A.Her class teacher is Miss Li.She is tall and thin.She has long hair.She has a big school bag.She has three books. She has one pencil case.In the pencil case, there are nine pencils.� ere are two erasers.� ere is one ruler and one pen.

Yeung Fun Hing 3C A Singing Competition

Sally can see a poster on the notice board. It is about a singing competition.Sally likes singing very much so she joins the singing competition. One day, she practises singing in a park. She sings very badly so the birds fl y away. She feels sad but she does not give up.On the day of the competition, Sally feels nervous because she does not have enough time to

practise singing. But she tries her best. She stays on the stage and sings a beautiful song. The audience like her song so they give her a big hand.At last, she wins the competition and she gets a gold medal. She is overjoyed!

Milan Gurung 4D

Eating OutLast night, the Lam family went out for dinner in ABC Restaurant. It was a new restaurant in Choi Hung.The Lam family felt excited because they were ready to order a steak, beef curry, spaghetti with meat sauce, prawn salad and crab stick.The food came. The waiter brought the food and water to the Lam family. The waiter spilt water onto Mr. Lam’s shirt. Mr. Lam felt angry and embarrassed. The waiter said sorry to Mr. Lam and took back away the glass of water. The waiter brought a chicken to Mr. Lam’s family. The waiter put the chicken on the table. They felt puzzled because the waiter brought the wrong food. They told the waiter but the waiter said they didn’t need to pay. They were angry and hungry so they went home.

Li Ka Yee Grace 5C

Be Nice To OthersIn the morning, the weather was very hot. I went to the park with my cat. I played with the cat in the park happily.

My cat climbed up the tree because the dog barked

at my cat loudly. My cat was afraid. Someone called a fireman for help and the fi reman arrived at the park. He had a long ladder to save my cat. The owner of the cat was glad. The reporter took the photos of the fireman. In the newspaper, I could see the fireman’s photos. I thanked the fireman because he saved my cat. I felt lucky because my cat didn’t get hurt.

The dog’s master said sorry to me. We should always give one another a helping hand. When people are in need, we should help one another.

In the morning, the weather was very hot. I went to the park with my cat. I played with the cat in the park happily.

My cat climbed up the tree because the dog barked

at my cat loudly. My cat was afraid.

Later, Mary is bored so she wants to play funny games but John wants to watch funny TV. Winnie wants to read comics. Finally, they play

Before the party ends, they eat a tasty chocolate cake. They love the

Students' good works

Chan Hing Yau Hannah 6AA Visit to Uncle Paul’s Fish Farm

Last Saturday was sunny. Je� went to Uncle Paul’s � sh farm by bike. Uncle Paul was glad and he welcomed Je� . Uncle Paul said, ‘Je� , you grow a lot!’ Je� nodded his head and smiled to Uncle Paul.After a while, Uncle Paul prepared things for feeding ducks. Je� took some � sh from the kitchen and fed the ducks by the pond. � e ducks were very hungry so they ate quickly and noisily.Then Uncle Paul and Jeff went fishing. He brought a bucket and some fish bait to the pond. He taught Je� to put the bait on the hook carefully. After that Je� threw the � shing rod into the pond. After a few minutes, the � shing rod shook. Uncle Paul shouted, ‘Quick, pull up the rod!’ Je� pulled with all his might and caught a big � sh.Je� was excited and jumped high. When he landed on the wet ground, he slipped into the pond but he didn’t know how to swim. Uncle tried to save him but he was too anxious and he also slipped and fell into the pond too. Uncle Paul didn’t know how to swim either. � ey both shouted, ‘Help! Help!’ However no one answered.� ey continued to shout. A few minutes later, they were tired. At this moment, Uncle Paul’s wife – Aunt Kimmy passed the pond. She saw two silly people in the water. She laughed loudly. Uncle Paul pretended to ask, ‘Honey, why do you laugh?’ ‘You silly man! � e water is shallow! You can stand in it,’ answered Aunt Kimmy. Uncle Paul laughed loudly. ‘Uncle Paul, you trick me!’ said Je� . Everyone laughed happily.At night, they cooked the big � sh for dinner and enjoyed the big meal.

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