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CAS Week 2016

CAS Week 2016

Creativity

Activity

Service

Welcome to CAS Week 2016

Dear Students and Parents,

You only have to pick up a copy of the Explorer Yearbook to see how important and valued CAS Week is at Sha Tin College. The pages shine with the enjoyment and achievements of our students. Whether it’s standing on the summit of Kilimanjaro or choosing to face a fear of performing by taking part in the Drama workshop, CAS Week encapsulates everything that we believe in as a school. The week is built on partnership between students and all staff; provides exciting learning opportunities; encourages everyone to develop the spirit to meet great challenge head on and students gain a wonderful sense of personal achievement from their endeavours. All this from an education experience that develops the whole person through creative, active and empathetic engagement with the World around us.

Preparations for CAS Week 2016 are moving forward in the school calendar this year. This helps us to get the best deals on flights and accommodation. It helps us to secure places on activities overseas and in Hong Kong.

Students in the current Years 8, 9, 10 and 11 have 58 activities available to them ‐ a record number of options. The sad thing is each student can still choose only three and participate in just one of these amazing experiences.

In response to feedback from students, the PTSA and colleagues, the average cost of overseas trips has dropped; there are more local options than ever before and more service options too. We also include five CAS Weeks designed by students themselves. The conversation about how to improve the CAS Week experience for all students is always ongoing and I welcome your ideas and feedback. Ideally, this time next year, I would love to include some Parent Designed CAS Week ideas too…

Year 13 students will continue to look to their future in a Group 4 Project and Higher Education Week. Year 7 will immerse themselves in activity at Camp, which is an important bonding experience as they form new relationships as part of our community. Year 8 will work with the company, Scottish Opera, to create a truly magical performance.

I invite you now to look at the proposed activities for 2016 and make your options. I’m sure we are all looking forward to another year of personal success for all concerned.

Yours faithfully,

Mr G. Morgan, Senior Leader [email protected]

CAS Week 2016The Schedule

Date Action

Tuesday 15th DecemberCAS Week 2016Brochure Launch

Friday 18th DecemberMUSE opens for student sign up

16:00 Tuesday 5th January Student sign‐up closes

Friday 8th JanuaryStudent allocation announced

Friday 22nd JanuaryAll activitiesFirst deposit payment

May / JuneOverseas tripsFinal deposit payment

AugustLocal tripsFinal deposit payment

21:00 Wednesday 28th September

First groups meet to check‐in at HKG

Monday 3rd OctoberFriday 7th October

CAS WEEK 2016

Sunday 9th October Last overseas trip returns

CAS Week 2016The small print

• CAS stands for Creativity, Activity and Service. It is an important part of the non‐academic life of the school and we value contributions in each of these three areas highly. During CAS Week, lessons are suspended for five days and students have the opportunity to take part in a broad range of activities that are not normally available through the usual timetable. CAS Week is a compulsory part of our broader curriculum and attendance is therefore mandatory.

• The online CAS Week brochure contains all of the activities that are on offer to those of you who will be in Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 during CAS Week in October 2016 (this year’s Years 8, 9, 10 and 11). You should look at the range of opportunities which are available and plan to attempt to participate in each of the areas of creativity, action and service, over the four years that you are in Years 9, 10, 11 and 12.

• Options and costs should be discussed as a family then students will need to register their choices online. This must be completed by 16:00 Tuesday 5th January at the very latest. Some courses will be oversubscribed and others may be withdrawn if not enough people sign up. For this reason you are asked to give three choices and you must be prepared to accept any one of them. Please note that it is not possible to change your mind once you have made your choices.

• Students will be allocated to activities by Friday 8th January. Although we will attempt to allocate the majority of requests there may be, inevitably, a few students who will be disappointed in not getting their choice. Once the groups have been sorted, you will be contacted with details of your allocation.

• Those who are assigned an overseas activity MUST return a parental permission slip along with a photocopy of your passport and ID card, and a non‐refundable deposit by Friday 22nd January at the latest. Failure to return a deposit by this date may mean your place will be lost as we move to secure flights and hotel accommodation.

• Those who are assigned to a local activity will be asked to pay a flat fee deposit of $425, which will enable us to pay deposits and secure the services of local activity providers. This will not be the case for those activities which are free of charge!

• Please note that all costs, especially for overseas trips, are provisional at this stage and may go up or down, depending on the number of students who finally sign up for an activity or trip. The actual number of students determines the number of discounted seats available on flights, and over the next eight months there are also likely to be changes in fuel surcharges and currency fluctuations which are out of our control.

• If you would like further information, please approach the teachers who are organising the activity.

• Out of the varied activities listed in the brochure, I hope there is something to challenge and engage everyone during CAS Week 2016.

• Full details of the activities available are shown in this brochure. Registration will begin on Friday 18th December. The closing date for registration is 16:00 Tuesday 5th January. Details of how to register online are on the previous page.

MUSE How to make your choices

1 Log into MUSE using your Gateway Login ID and the default password Abcd1234

2 Select CAS Week on the right hand side of the screen

3 Select Activity Selection on the right hand side of the screen

4 You are now ready to select 3 choices. Press Select when finished

Activity & Service

18 Golf

29 Laos School Building Project

32 Madrid: Real Madrid Soccer School

33 Morocco

36 New Zealand

40 Puerto Galera: Adventure

41 Puerto Galera: SCUBA Diving

45 Sri Lanka

50 Tree Planting & Team Building

53 Vietnam: Cycling and Service

55 Wet & Wild Watersports in Sai Kung

Creativity

01 Appjamming Years 9 & 10

02 App Entrepreneur Bootcamp Years 11 & 12

15 Drama Fun

17 Global Feast

27 Jewellery Making

35 New York

38 Photography

39 Pottery

42 Rock School

49 Tokyo

51 Ukulele Making

52 Venice

Creativity& Activity

04 Berlin

13 Croatia

30 London

54 Wellness

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02 App Entrepreneur Bootcamp Years 11 & 12

09 Cambodia

Service

11 Chengdu Giant Panda Conservation Project

21 HK Service: David Exodus Kindergarten

22 HK Service: Jockey Club Sarah Roe

23 HK Service: Sha Tin Junior School

24 HK Service: SPCA

46 Teaching English

47 Thailand Medical Service

57 Y12 Student Leaders: Year 7 Camp

58 Y12 Student Leaders: Year 8 Scottish Opera

Activity

03 Austria Glacier Skiing

06 BMX

07 Boxing

08 California

19 Hike The Wilson Trail

20 Hokkaido

25 Horse Riding

26 Ice Skating & Ice Hockey

28 Krabi Climbing

31 Mad About Sport

34 Mountain Biking

43 Sailing

56 咏春拳 ‐Wing Chun Kuen (Chinese Kung Fu)

Creativity Activity & Service

05 Bhutan

10 Cape Town

12 Chiang Rai

14 Dance Around The World

16 Fiji

20 Hokkaido

37 North Korea & Beijing

44 Seattle

48 The Amazing Race

Creativity Develop your own mobile apps!Learn Python and Java coding Make your ideas a technological reality!

Transport Make your way to and from First Code Academy, Wan Chai

01 Appjamming Y9 & 10First code creatorsCoding tomorrow’s entrepreneurs

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$6,210 Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th OctoberWho? This year’s Year 8 & 9sNumber of students: 8 ‐ 16B. Mintjens

We are looking for passionate, driven students who aspire to become entrepreneurs in the technology world.

If you would like to bring your ideas to reality, read on!

Module A: Mobile Apps Development With an emphasis on fundamental computer science concepts and hands‐on development, AppJamming is First Code Academy’s flagship program for beginner programmers. Build a solid foundation of concepts and theories through technically challenging app development. Create your own mobile apps and customize them to be your own!

Module B: Programming with Python Python is a modern programming language that is used by major technology companies including Google, Facebook and Twitter. Both a great technical tool as well as an excellent beginner‐friendly language, Python is a great first syntax based language to pick up. Learn how to draw with code, and build your own adventure game!

Module C: Jamming JavaScript Sometimes described as the language of the Internet, Javascript is everywhere; from server side, back‐end to front end interactions, the language is powerful and ever‐evolving. Discover the wonders of this language and create a series of web games!

Creativity Develop your own mobile apps!Learn Python and Java coding Make your ideas a technological reality!

Service Use app technology to solve problems for local NGOs

Transport Make your way to and from First Code Academy, Wan Chai

02 App Entrepreneur Design & developmentYear 11 & 12 Design thinking bootcamp

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$8,250 Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th OctoberWho? This year’s Year 10 & 11Number of students: 6 ‐ 10B. Mintjens

How does technology solve problems in daily lives?

Students will not only learn app‐development hands‐on, but also engage in the design thinking process and solve problems for local non‐profit organizations. Students then go into a local NGO to discover needs, launch and market an app to their target users as the final project.

The First Code Academy staff are trained by alumni of the Stanford d.school (the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design), where the Design Thinking methodology has been taught to professionals of various industries.

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"Design thinking is a human-centered approach to innovation that draws from the designer's toolkit to integrate the needs of people, the possibilities of technology, and the requirements for business success." — Tim Brown, president and CEO of IDEO

Activity Learn to Ski at one of the largest year‐round ski areas in Europe, the Stubai Glacier offers runs to suit all abilities. Suitable for beginners and more advanced skiersAprès‐ski includes: Sledging, Ice skating, Curling,Swimming and Ten‐pin bowling.

Transport Plane, coach, gondola, cable car and chairlifts!

03 AUSTRIAStubai GlacierSnow Skiing & Ice Fun

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$21,000 Friday 30th Sept ‐ Sunday 9th OctWho? All students

Number of students: 12 ‐ 24J. Czirok & J. Koszary

One of the largest year‐round ski areas in Europe, the Stubai Glacier offers runs to suit all abilities. As most of the skiing is above 2300m, this is one of the most snow‐sure resorts in Europe and offers a spectacular setting, surrounded by high mountains. The facilities are excellent, including the efficient lift‐system and there is even a terrain park, which snowboarders will love!

The trip is a great opportunity for students to practice their German, experience a new environment, a different culture, have fun, make new friends, get fit and enjoy professional ski instruction in small groups of similar abilities from beginners to the more advanced skiers. Après‐ski activities include sledging, ice skating and an evening of curling, as well as indoor and outdoor swimming at the local water park and 10 pin bowling. Snowy action and adventure are the main attractions of this CAS Week trip.

The six day ski adventure includes 5 hours daily professional tuition in English, ski equipment hire including helmets, ski lift passes, 7 days accommodation and meals, après‐ski activities, coach transfers from the airport and around the resort, and insurance.For more details about this trip please visit our website https://goo.gl/aEAEqi

Creativity Experience culture, architecture and history

Activity Swim and slide at ‘Tropical Islands’, Europe’s largest indoor Waterpark

Transport Plane, Overnight sleeper train, Coach, Foot

04 BERLIN & KRAKOWTwo amazing citiesOne cultural & historical adventure

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$23,100 Thursday 29th Sept– Friday 7th OctWho? All Students

Number of students: 24 ‐ 30M. Weston & E. McAskie

Bring History to life by visiting Berlin, Germany's vibrant capital city and beautiful Krakow in Poland. These two cities offer great opportunities for historical and cultural exploration. You can gain an informed insight into the impact of some of History’s darkest events while gaining knowledge useful for IGCSE and IB History courses. Visit Auschwitz‐Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp and see for yourself where the horrors of the Holocaust took place. Stand at Checkpoint Charlie, where the US and Soviet Union ‘faced off’ during the Cold War and sit in an original nuclear bomb shelter from the Cold War era.

This trip should elicit emotion and provoke thought but it won’t be too serious for some fun not to be had. We would like you to see that Germany and Poland are more than their involvement in WW2 and the Cold War so our itinerary has been customised to include time for indulgence and entertainment! You can experience the glitz and glamour of the ‘Las Vegas of Berlin’, at an evening show of extravagant acrobatics at The Palast and visit Krakow’s medieval Wawel Castle and magical Salt Mine; an underground metropolis and UNESCO World Heritage Site.A trip to Berlin and Krakow will bring many of History’s major events to life but will also be current and fun. We’ll walk through lively streets, stop for exciting experiences, shopping and wonderful food!

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Creativity Taking photos of Bhutan and creating a calendar

Activity Trekking and biking

Service Selling the calendar to raise money for charity

Transport Plane, bus, bike, by foot

05 BHUTANHappiness IS a placeDiscover, learn, create

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$27,500 Thursday 29th Sept ‐ Friday 7th OctWho? All students

Number of students: 12 ‐30R. Paraschivescu

Do you want to visit a place that looks nothing like anywhere you have ever been before? Do you want tosee the Himalayas in its pure state? Do you want to see ubiquitous monasteries and majestic dzongs(fortresses), snow‐peaked mountains and rich forests?Exploring Bhutan is an opportunity to discover a nation who are proud of and have retained their culturalidentity. It is a place like no other and visiting it feels like stepping into a magical vortex frozen in time.This will enhance the sense of adventure, mystery, and intrigue of a trip to this unique country. Discover theunique architecture and the history of this kingdom where Buddhism is a way of life. Try the cuisine, admirethe national costume, enjoy the hospitality.Climb to Tiger’s Nest: nothing beats the sight of a monastery hanging on a precipitous cliff at 10,240feet. The trail winds through pine forests, past ancient Buddhist shrines adorned with endless lines of prayerflags. Smiling pilgrims and stunning landscape views accompany every step.We will all take pictures, select the best ones and create a calendar which we will sell after CAS week. Theprofits will go to a charity that we chose together, combining Creativity and Service.Bhutan is famous for measuring its growth and development using a concept of Gross Happiness. Discovermore about it. Come to Bhutan!

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Activity A comprehensive insight into BMX SportOn track skillsSafety equipmentMental preparationNutrition and sustainability

Transport You must make your own way to the HKJC International BMX Parkin Kwai Chung every day

06 BMXOlympic’s Newest SportWith HK National Athletes

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$4,500 Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th OctoberWho? All students

Number of students: 6 ‐ 80Staff TBD

This 5 day intensive training course is specifically designed by professional BMX racing athletes to provide a comprehensive insight into this exciting Olympic sport. This program caters to students of ALL abilities so no experience is necessary.The coaching team is made up of current and ex professional BMX and Off Road cycling sport athletes.

The practical (on track) skills will be taught with safety as a first priority. Students will learn techniques in a specific order that allows them to develop skills both quickly and safely.In the classroom coaches will cover everything from correct safety equipment and fitment, racing lines, anatomy of a BMX bike, to human biomechanics, mentally preparing for competition, nutrition and athlete sustainability.

Activity SpeedSkillStrengthStaminaStrategy

Transport You will need to make your own way to DEF Boxing in Sheung Wan

07 Boxing

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$4,000 Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th OctoberWho? All Students

Number of students: 10 ‐ 20L. O’Leary

Manny Pacquiao? Mohammed Ali? Nicola Adams? Rocky? Ever wondered what it wold be like to getin a ring and box? This week‐long intensive introductory course is perfect for anybody who isinterested in learning about, and trying, orthodox boxing. We will train at DEF Boxing Gym, home toRex Tso ‐ Hong Kong's first professional boxer and current WBC AMCO Asia Continental superflyweight champion, ranked 5th globally.

During the week, professional trainers will lead you through technique, basic boxing skills, strategies, rules, scoring and styles. We will watch videos of famous fights and fighters and look at thedifference between amateur and professional competition. The trainers will help you to develop thefitness and conditioning necessary to apply all of this in the ring. Safe sparring trainers is optional.

All kit (gloves, wraps, skipping ropes & water bottle) and equipment is included – just bring yourselves and the willingness to box.

08 CALIFORNIAWILD USAA High level trek through Yosemite National Park

$19,500 Thurs 29th Sept – Sunday 9th OctoberWho? All students

Number of students: 10 ‐ 30C. Taylor

Activity Trekking over three major peaksCamping Backpacking

R&R Two days in San FranciscoTransport Air, coach and most of all on foot!

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This trip is an adventurous trek through Yosemite National Park and proof that California isn’t

just about Disney and shopping! We’ll fly into San Francisco and then travel to Yosemite where

we’ll set off on a wild and remote trek for 6 days across the three big peaks over 8000 ft. The

trek will finish with an ascent of Half Dome mountain using the chain path, one of the most

famous and dramatic peaks in the world. This trip is an adventurous and challenging hike on

rocky ground and past waterfalls and lakes.

Accommodation in the national park will be in tents and students will be required to carry a

rucksack. All equipment and food including sleeping bags, stoves, cooking gear and backpacks

will be provided.

At the end of the trek we’ll enjoy a pizza lunch and then travel back to San Francisco. We’ll

spend two days in the city looking at the famous sites such as the Golden Gate Bridge and we

might even reward ourselves with some shopping!

Creativity Explore the spectacular ancient sites of Angkor Wat. Cook a Cambodian mealWatch the exciting Phare CircusSee local artisans at work

Service Working with Cambodian children on Arts & Crafts projectsVisit an orphanage in Siem Reap Spend 2 days in a local school teaching English

Transport Direct flight and short bus rides

09 CAMBODIAChanging lives in CambodiaExplore Siem Reap and work with children

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$11,000 Saturday 1st ‐ Friday 7th OctoberWho? All students

Number of students: 20 ‐ 30M. Paciello & K. Griffiths

This is a busy and exciting CAS week in which you will have opportunities to visit the spectacular world heritage sites of Angkor Wat and the temples of Bayon and Ta Phromof Tomb Raider fame, experience the local cuisine and the vibrant night markets of Siem Reap as well as giving back to the community through a service project at a local school.

A jam‐packed itinerary includes a day at the temples of Siem Reap from sunrise to sunset, a morning cooking and eating (!) a 3 course Cambodian meal and an afternoon’s boat ride visiting the floating village on the lake of Kompong Phluk. Visits will also be made to The War Museum where you will have the chance to speak to war veterans. This will be followed by a trip to artisans’ workshops to see local craftsmen at work.

The main focus of the week is the two days devoted to working with children in a SiemReap school. We will design sessions to develop the children’s English language along with playing games with them and working on art and crafts projects. We will also be involved with a renovation project at the school. For those students who took part in the trip last year they felt that the time spent at the local school was the highlight of their week.

In the evenings we will visit a variety of restaurants and one evening will watch the famous Phare Circus which features breath‐taking dance and acrobatics. There will be occasions too to explore the night markets for souvenir shopping. All in all this trip promises to be a rewarding and dynamic CAS experience that is both culturally stimulating and highly rewarding.

As we return to Hong Kong on Thursday night, students will be in school on Friday for a shortened day. They will watch the Y8 Scottish Opera, Drama, Dance and Rock School performances as well as have time to edit photos and reflect on a wonderful week.

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Creativity African Cooking or African Painting

Activity Shark Cage Diving

Service Support Orphanage in Local Township

Transport Plane, bus, boat, truck, cable car & foot!

10 CAPE TOWNExtreme AfricaShark Cage Diving & Safari

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$25,000 Thurs 29th Sept‐ Sat 8th OctoberWho? All students

Number of students: 20 ‐ 35M. Brooks & D.Worrall

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Cape Town is a beautiful city on the south eastern coast of South Africa. We will visit historic places related to it’s most famous citizen, Nelson Mandela. We will experience 360o views from a revolving cable car and then have fantastic views across the city from the World‐famous Table Mountain.

There will be a safari game drive where we hope to see the BIG 5 and more – rhinoceros, lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo and leopards in their natural environment. We also will go shark cage diving and get an up‐close experience with Great White Sharks. If that wasn’t enough we will also go whale‐watching in Hermanus Bay

We will also go on a township tour and visit a local orphanage – your job will be to try and improve living conditions in the orphanage and planning the exact details of our time there will be a project for us to work on together, before departure.

DATES WILL BE CONFIRMED ONCE FLIGHTS CAN BE BOOKED

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Service Three days at a Panda Conservation CentreFeeding pandas and monitoring their dietCleaning and maintaining Panda living spaceObserving Panda behaviour to contribute to ongoing research work

R&R Chengdu city tourVisit to the Leshan Buddha

Transport Plane, bus and by foot

11 CHENGDUPanda ConservationMeet China’s iconic symbol

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$14,900 Sunday 2nd ‐ Friday 7th OctoberWho? All students


Donate your time to adorable, endangered Giant Pandas by helping staff at a Panda Conservation Centre in Sichuan.

You will spend three days working directly with Pandas at a conservation centre near Chengdu. This will involve you feeding and monitoring the diet of Pandas. You will get hands on experience of cleaning and maintaining the living space of the Panda and your observations will contribute to ongoing research at the Centre.

You can sample the delights of Sichuan cuisine and practice your Putonghua. The week will end with a tour of the area around Chengdu including a visit to the World’s largest stone Buddha statue at Leshan.

Creativity Learn Thai cooking Umbrella painting with local experts

Activity CyclingRaftingHikingRide elephants across the Golden Triangle

Service Volunteer and leave a lasting legacy at a local school.Transport Plane, bus , river raft, long boat and elephant!

12 CHIANG RAITantalising ThailandMesmerising Maekok

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$9,500 Saturday 1st ‐ Friday 7th OctoberWho? All students

Number of students: 25 ‐ 40L. Stein & J. Loebig

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The Maekok River Village Resort is a stunning 4 star property located 3 hours north of Chiang Mai, situated on the banks of the Maekok River and flanked by mountains on one side and vast rice fields on the other. Exuding rural Thai charm, this will be our home during our memorable week.

The resort offers a host of activities including biking, hiking and climbing. Improve your communication and team building through raft building and high ropes courses.

Come away with cultural skills, honed by local artisans. Thai cooking and umbrella painting classes are offered on site.

Experience a bit of Thai adventure, rafting down the Maekok River to an elephant camp.

Leave a lasting positive impression on the Thaton community by teaching English to local children and/or doing a local community improvement project.

This trip offers an array of enticing activities, which is certain to appeal to everyone. Experience tantalizing Thailand and the marvelous Maekok River!

Creativity Photo competition throughout the tripExploring historical buildings and fortressesExperiencing traditional meals and regional specialties

Activity Rock Climbing and Trekking at the island of HvarSnorkelling at the island of BracWhite water rafting and zip lining in the Cetina RiverBiking on Uglijan islandHiking along the enchanted trails of Plitvice LakesHorse Riding at the Plitvice lakes national park

Transport Plane, ferry, bike, and horseback

13 CROATIADiscover CroatiaAn action packed week in the majestic land of Croatia

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$19,950 Thursday 29th Sept – Saturday 8th OctWho? All students

Number of students: 12 ‐ 30G. Thornton

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Croatia is a land where the mystical remains of the Roman empire and the magical beauty of nature cross paths. Blessed with a wealth of natural riches; Croatia has an extraordinary island‐speckled coastline, along with plenty of pristine waters for sailing, canoeing and diving, or just enjoying the mild Mediterranean climate. This remarkable land is home to several UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Diocletian palace and the Plitvice Lakes park. Croatia truly is a spectacular place to explore.

“Beautiful” is long mundane. “Breath‐taking,” somewhat cliché. “Compelling,” on the other hand might do the natural phenomenon of Plitvice National Park semantic justice.During your hike, soak up dazzling landscapes of the network of 16 azure lakes, tumbling waterfalls and forested mountains. You could also learn about the naturally formed travertine dams, and make sure to keep your eyes peeled for brown bear and lynx prowling through the woodlands.

We will island hop our way through some of the islands in Croatia dotted with medieval villages and blanketed in lush vegetation. This CAS week would give you the opportunity to witness and explore the treasures of Croatia through many exciting activities such as zip‐lining, snorkelling, rock climbing, horse riding and much more! Be ready to have a taste of great blend of culture, tradition and outdoor fun. For a draft itinerary click here.

Creativity Learn various dances , e.g. Irish dance, Asian dances . Activity 5 days’ dynamic dancing courseService The opportunity to perform for various

occasions in and outside school

Transport Based at Sha Tin CollegeSchool buses will run to their usual schedule

14 Dance Around The WorldWithout leaving HK!5 days – 5 dance styles

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Number of students: 10 –20D. Yang

Dance is coming to STC CAS week 2016.

We will learn and explore various dances from all over the world including Irish dance and different Asian dance styles

No experience is needed. As long as you enjoy music and dancing and want to have fun, then please come and join us.

Boys and girls are all welcome.

The professional dance teacher will come to teach us the fun, dynamic and beautiful dances.

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Creativity Perform a magnificent tri‐lingual drama “Who Stole My Rainbow?”A five day school‐based drama workshop Training in the use of body language, trust games, play reading and analysis, observation and imagination exercises, stage design, rehearsals and performance.

Transport On the school siteSchool buses will run to their usual schedule

15 Drama Fun!Creative WorkshopThree languages, one fun performance


Number of students: 10‐30C. Chung

Have you experienced using THREE languages in ONE play? You might well wonder how such a thing can possibly work! Come to this drama workshop and you will indeed have the experience of using the THREE important languages spoken in Hong Kong ‐ Cantonese, English and Putonghua ‐ which will be used to demonstrate three different in this play.

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Welcome to this drama workshop which will be held at Sha Tin College. Excellent opportunity for participants to have an experience of using the THREE most popular languages commonly spoken in Hong Kong ‐Cantonese, English, and Putonghua ‐ demonstrating three different cultures in this play.

A thirty minutes tri‐lingual drama ‐‐ “Who Stole Our Rainbow?” The story is about a world of a depletion of resources; the earth is polluted and the climate becomes extreme. Under the stormy icy century, heating supplies are limited; families need to search for fire to get warmth. Whilst on the other side of our world, some live under the severe sun, they are trying to survive with restricted clean water. Can people change the destiny by going green and protect the Earth? Through this storyline, multiculturalism is experienced and explored.

The workshop is suitable for all students, regardless of the language background.

This is a once in a lifetime South Pacific island experience.

Spend a week fully immersed in Fijian culture, working and playing alongside local Fijians. We will stay in the Nausori highlands in a remote village, sleeping for a couple of nights in local homestays and spending our day helping construct a local school. In the evenings we will participate in local cultural entertainment.

Then we’ll move on to travel across the coastal vistas, hiking over the Sigatoka sand dunes, relax on beaches, chill with beach volleyball and soak up the sun whilst kayaking.

After island hopping, visiting white sandy beaches, and swimming and snorkeling off the Viti Levu coast, we’ll enjoy some hot springs and mud baths.

Finally in the town of Nadi we will learn how to cook Fijian dishes to serve to others in the community, before saying goodbye to our hosts and boarding our plane back to HK.

As we return to Hong Kong on Thursday night, students will be in school on Friday for a shortened day. They will watch the Y8 Scottish Opera, Drama, Dance and Rock School performances as well as have time to edit photos and reflect on a wonderful week.

Creativity: Participating in local cultural activities.Activity 2 hour trek over sand dunes,

Kayaking, swimming and snorkeling.Service: Two days in the highlands building, and planning village

activities whilst living with a local family. Cooking local dishes to share with the community in Nadi.

Transport: Plane, 4 wheel drive, kayak, boat.

16 FIJIHighlands AdventureSouth Pacific service & adventure

$23,000 Friday 30th Sept ‐ Friday 7th OctWho? All students

Number of students: 12 ‐ 24M. Astill

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Creativity Learning new techniques in the kitchento create dishes from around the world

Transport Based in STC, school buses will run according to their usual scheduleUsing local public transport for trips out of school

17 Global FeastCulinary Extravaganza!Cook your way around the World

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Number of students: 12 ‐ 44J. Letters

Learn to create taste sensations from around the World

Activities include visits to international restaurants, watching chefs in action and planning and preparing your own gastronomic feasts. Every day you will be given the opportunity to make and sample the flavours, aromas and diverse delights of exotic cuisine. Who knows, you could be the next Jamie Oliver, Madhur Jaffrey or Kylie Kwong!

Activity Lesson from golf professional on the driving range and on the course.

Service Look at a help with some environmental and green‐keeping work.

Transport Students make their own way to and from Sai Kung ferry pier each day. Ferry to KSC included in the price.

18 Golf in Sai KungGolf and conservation Kau Sai Chau island


Number of students: 10 ‐30 MaxR. Overens

This activity is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a week developing your golfing skills inthe beautiful and peaceful surroundings of Kau Sai Chau, Sai Kung. The lessons are idealfor complete beginners, or those who have hit a few balls at the driving range orexisting players who want to improve their game. You can take advantage of experttuition from the professional coaches before going out on the golf course to practisethe skills you have developed. The cost will be around $3000. This will cover the golftuition, use of clubs and ferry transport.

We will also have a break on one day to look at the conservation work going on at KauSai Chau. This involves looking at the mangrove planting, water desalination andmanagement & wild boar management etc.

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Activity Hiking 78km in 5 days is a tough physical challenge

Transport MTR, Local buses and on foot. You will provide your own packed lunch each day

19 Hike The WilsonSha Tau Kok to StanleyOn foot!

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$0 Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th OctoberWho? All students

Number of students: 12‐30Staff TBD

The Wilson Trail's route lies almost entirely within the park system. Indeed, along its entire 78 kilometres, only 15 kilometres run through non‐park countryside or other areas.

In all, the Wilson Trail traverses eight of the Country Parks. Taking the trail in reverse, to begin the journey we explore some abandoned villages and the trail climbs into the majestic Pat Sin Leng Country Park. In the central New Territories, the Wilson Trail heads south through Tai Mo Shan Country Park and Shing Mun Country Park. Then come the three parks named Kam Shan, Lion Rock and Ma On Shan. On Hong Kong Island, we hike from Quarry Bay through Tai Tam Country Park over The Twins and down to Stanley for a well‐deserved celebratory lunch together. After 78km, the sense of achievement in walking from the mainland to the South of Hong Kong Island will be great!

Each of the Country Parks the Wilson Trail traverses has its individual character and appeal ‐ offering, as one proceeds from north to south, changing settings with much of interest.

Creativity Survival para‐cord makingPlay Taiko drums

Activity See belowService Help local farmers prepare for Winter

Transport Plane, bus, bike and on foot

20 HOKKAIDOAdventure JapanAll‐Adventurous Niseko

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$22,000 Sat 1st Oct – Sat 8th OctWho? All students


This is an amazing opportunity to explore the beauty and culture of Japan in an adventurous setting. The stunning mountainous region of Hokkaido and Niseko will be your personal adventure playground for this wonderful trip.

Highlights include:• Hiking Mount Yotei• Biking forest trails and towns • Kayaking on Lake Toya • White water rafting• Kendo• Taiko drums• Visiting Volcanic Museum • Japanese cultural activities • Sushi making with the local community • Ice Cream Making • BBQ and cooking

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21 Hong Kong ServiceDavid Exodus KindergartenWork with young children

$0 Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th OctoberWho? This year’s Year 11Number of students: 1 ‐ 2C. Imeson

Service See below

Transport There is no cost for this trip apart from personal travel costs.You will make your own way to and from DEK.

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This promises to be a hugely exciting and worthwhile activity and should appeal to anybody considering a career in Education.

The activities you will be taking part in include:• Helping students with

classroom‐based activities.

• Helping with the production of resources.

• Interacting with students during breaks.

22 Hong Kong ServiceJockey Club Sarah RoeSupport children with specific learning needs

Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th OctoberWho? This year’s Year 11Number of students: 2 ‐ 4

$0C. Imeson

This promises to be a hugely exciting

and worthwhile activity and should

appeal to anybody considering a

career in Education.

The activities you will be taking part in

include:

Helping students with classroom‐based activities.

Helping with the production of resources.

Interacting with students during breaks.

Service See below

Transport There is no cost for this trip apart from personal travel costs.You will make your own way to and from JCSR.

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23 Hong Kong ServiceSha Tin Junior SchoolSupport students in primary school


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Service See below

Transport There is no cost for this trip apart from personal travel costs.Sha Tin College School buses will run to their usual schedule

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This promises to be a hugely exciting and worthwhile activity and should appeal to anybody considering a career in Education.

The activities you will be taking part in include:

• Helping students with classroom‐based activities.

• Helping with the production of resources.

• Interacting with students during breaks.

24 Hong Kong ServiceSPCAWork with animals


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The SPCA – Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals works with vulnerable animals in Hong Kong.

This promises to be a hugely exciting and worthwhile activity and should appeal to anybody considering a career working with animals.

The activities you will be taking part in include:• Helping care for the animals at the

SPCA.• Helping with paperwork and other

tasks

Be warned that you will get very dirty and tired doing this activity

You must be at least 16 years old to do this activity

Service See below

Transport There is no cost for this trip apart from personal travel costs.You will make your own way to and from the SPCA

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Activity Spend a challenging, but enjoyable week learning to ride and care for beautiful and amazing horses!

Transport Make your own way every day, to and from the Tuen Mun Public Riding School

25 Horse Riding SchoolHeaven is horses!Riding and stable management

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$3,900Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th OctoberWho? All students but would

suit beginnersNumber of students: 12‐30E. McIntyre

In 2008, Hong Kong hosted the Equestrian events in the Olympic Games and since 2009 young riders from more than 17 schools have competed in the Hong Kong Equestrian Federation Inter‐School Challenge. Teams from Sha Tin College have participated since the competition began.

Now it’s your chance to get involved by signing up for the CAS Week Equestrian Challenge! Tuen Mun Public Riding School is home to more than 60 wonderful horses and ponies and during our week there, you will receive expert instruction and learn how to mount, walk and trot correctly. Your new found skills will be put to the test on the final day when we will have Mounted Games with rosettes to be won. We can then all enjoy a well‐earned pizza lunch!

As well as having two daily lessons in the saddle, you will also learn how to groom your horse or pony, tack up properly and be taught how these lovely animals should be cared for. There will be daily quizzes and opportunities to have plenty of hands‐on experience. Who knows? You might turn out to be a future member of the Sha Tin Equestrian team or even a budding Olympic champion!

Any surplus funds will be donated to Riding for the Disabled.

Activity Lessons in figure skatingLessons in ice hockey skills and strategyPractice and create routines and play games

Transport Provide your own transport to and from the venue every day

26 Ice Is NiceBlades of GloryFigure skating & ice hockey lessons

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This activity is for Year 9 to 12 students who are interested in learning how to ice‐skate or improving their ice‐skating skills. This could include figure skating and or ice hockey.

We will have lessons and practicing time from Monday to Friday (Oct. 7th to 11th), from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

The venue is yet to be decided according to the number of participants but most likely to be either at Festival Walk, Kowloon Tong or Mega Box, Kowloon Bay. Estimate cost will be around HK$2,200.

Creativity Work with copper to practice metalworkingUse silver to create your own bespoke jewelleryDevelop skills in silversmithery such as soldering, filing & polishing

Transport Students must make their own way to Hatton Studios in Sheung Wan every day.

27 Jewellery MakingSilversmitherySilversmithery in Sheung Wan



Based in the heart of Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, Hatton Studios offers courses to learn the art of fine jewellery‐making and design. Students will spend the week learning skills such as saw piercing, soldering, filing, and polishing techniques. The $5,000 cost covers tuition and the cost of copper and silver. Students will develop their skills using copper and progress to create their own silver jewellery.

• Students spend a week in a creative space.

• Learn how to make jewellery.• Develop creativity and other

skills.

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Activity Rock climbingBouldering Abseiling Deep water soloing

Service Awareness raising about the Thai‐Tanium bolt replacement project that supports the employment of local climbing guides

Transport Plane, boat and rockfaceYou will need to bring two pairs of climbing shoes

28 KRABIRock‐climbing Scale the heights in Thailand

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Number of students: 8 ‐ 15M. Morris

This CAS trip is aimed at the experienced climber or for any students prepared to commit to acquiring the necessary climbing experience between now and October 2014. This could be experience gained through the weekly climbing group at Sha Tin College. The accommodation, food and instruction will be provided by the Basecamp Tonsai organization (http://www.basecamptonsai.com/index.html) who are very experienced at working with school groups. During the course of the week there will be the opportunity to improve your top roping and lead climbing skills and try Deep Water Soloing (DWS).

The outline itinerary is as follows : Friday 30th Sept Depart HKSaturday 1sth October Top RopingSunday 2ndh October Top ropingMonday 3rdh October Deep Water SoloingTuesday 4th October Bouldering and rest dayWednesday 5th October Lead ClimbingThursday 6th October Lead ClimbingFriday 7th October – Depart Thailand for HK

Thailand's south is a beach‐lover's paradise, and Krabi is one of its most popular destinations. This seaside province in the Andaman Sea boasts stunning beaches and some of the best rock climbing in Southeast Asia. The unique limestone rock formations that sit near the sea draw experienced climbers from around the world.

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Activity Swim in the beautiful Tad Sae Waterfall poolsSoft trek to and through local hill‐tribe villagesZipline through the lush rainforestKayak down the Mekong river

Service A two day school‐based building projectA visit to the Laos bear sanctuary

Transport Plane, bus, and by foot!

29 LAOSSchool BuildingSchool‐building service project

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Rising at dawn to feed the Monks of Luang Prabang; purchasing souvenirs from local hilltribes; teaching and maybe even learning from local schoolchildren as you build and refurbish their school…

Laos is the country nearest to HKG not served by a direct flight. It is just 790 miles from Sha Tin, but it is arguably SE Asia’s most remote and least discovered country. This CAS Week will give you the chance to explore the rugged beauty, Buddhist culture, wonderful cuisine and kind hospitality of Northern Laos in a number of ways.

The highlight of the Week is the two day Service Project. You will be involved in refurbishing or rebuilding classrooms; installing water supplies or building dormitory accommodation for students. You will stay in the village you are serving and get to know the families and children your work is helping. In the months running up to the CAS Week, you will be expected to lead fundraising activities and you will discuss and decide what you want to spend your funds on too.

You will also be active, trying things out such as hiking, ziplining and river kayaking. Through supporting local schoolchildren, wildlife sanctuaries and businesses, you will also leave your own mark on Laos.

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Creativity Experience the best of London’s culture through:World class theatre showsArt galleries MuseumsCreate your own magic at ‘Harry Potter World’

Activity Trekking through the gardens and parks of historical London Battling the crowds at London’s renowned markets

Transport Plane, train, bus, boat, tube & foot.

30 LONDONCreativeTheatre, Art & History Tour

$25,000maxFriday 30th Sept ‐ Friday 7th Oct

Who? All studentsNumber of students: 20 ‐ 24M. Wilson & A. Gibbons

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Soak up everything that London, the world’s capital of culture, has to offer.This trip will take you on a whistle stop tour through London’s most iconic attractions.

Expect to gaze upon some of the most famous pieces of art ever created at the Tate Modern and National Portrait Gallery. Expect to witness Shakespeare’s original theatre in its birth place‐ The Globe Theatre. Expect to create your own magic at ‘Harry Potter World’. Expect to be entertained at some of the best theatre and shows the world has to offer at the renowned ‘West End’. Expect to be spoilt for choice at the best markets and shopping centres such as Brick Lane and Westfield. Expect to be blown away by museums that will teach you more than you ever knew about the world around you like the Natural History Museum and Science Museum. Expect to stroll leisurely through and taste the fresh air of London’s Hyde Park and Hampton Court. Expect to have the option of visiting a top tier University such as Imperial College, London School of Economics and King’s College.

Expect to be amazed by London.

Once numbers have been finalised for this trip, you will be invited to collaborate upon the final itinerary for this incredible experience. In short, whatever you want to do, we can do it.

Activity Coaching and games in a wide variety of sports, such as squash, tennis, golf, hockey, football, and ten pin bowling.Plus a casual swim.

Transport Students make their own way to and from the venue

31 Mad About SportHK Football ClubSports focused week

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Number of students: 20 ‐ 30J. Barton

Love sport? Or want to gain more passion for it? A week of immersion can lead to a lifetime of love... and health.

Although a range of sports are proposed, our focus is planned to be small ball sports with qualified squash, tennis and golf coaches (simulator coaching likely) signed up.

You will receive intensive instruction in a range of sports with opportunities to simply play and enjoy other sports (eg 10 pin bowling) in Asia's premier club venue, the Hong Kong Football Club. The week will culminate in a multisport tournament.

Price around $3350 including a substantial lunch and a snack (shoe hire costs around an additional $350 if you haven’t got plain white or light brown soled indoor shoes).

Activity Train with Real Madrid Coaches at the club’s training ground! 6 x 2 hour training sessionsPlay matches against local school sidesWatch a Real Madrid fixture

Service Take a day excursion with Real Madrid FundacionTransport Plane, bus and foot

32 MADRIDLearn with the bestReal Madrid Soccer School

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$19,000 Friday 30th Sep ‐ Friday 7th OctWho? This year’s Years 8, 9 & 10Number of students: 18 ‐ 24L. Ta & C. Ortega

Whether you like football or just sports in general, this is an opportunity for you to train at one of the most respected football clubs in the world – Real Madrid!

Madrid are one of only three clubs never to have been relegated from top flight Spanish football and the only team to win the European Cup and Champions League an astounding 10 times. This CAS trip is availible for year 9 – 11 students and to both boys and girls of all abilities.

You will be training with Real Madrid coaches at the Valdebebas Sports Complex (Real Madrid’s Training ground). There will be a maximum of 6 of these 2 hour training sessions. We will also be playing a minimum of 2 matches agaisnt other similar ability teams. You will also get a behind the scenes tour of the Santiago Bernabeau. If our dates match we will also watch a live Spanish football match!

Besides football there will also be an opportunity to tour the city of Madrid. The lively, bustling capital city of Spain has many cultural highlights and wonderful cuisine to explore.

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Activity Swim in the Atlantic OceanDiscover the Sahara DesertExplore the Atlas MountainsBreakthrough the Souks of Medieval Marrakech

Service Local school cultural exchange projectA visit to the Crocs Farm

Transport Plane, Coach and Camels!

33 MOROCCOCultural ExchangeImperial cultural heritage

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$20,999 10pm Wed 27th Sept ‐ Sun 9th OctoberWho? This year’s Year 9, 10 & 11Number of students: 20 ‐ 40M. Khalfaoui

This adventure offers an intriguing combination of beauty and contrasts in scenery and cultures.Admire ancient ruins and amazing architecture as you explore Souks, Museums, Mosques and Mausoleums on this captivating journey.

Highlights:• Lose yourself in the Souks of medieval Marrakech• Visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque• Swim in the Atlantic Ocean • Explore the Atlas mountains• Discover the Sahara Desert

Experience Morocco’s highlights in style whilst staying in some of the most luxurious hotels in the country. This fantastic trip is for 11/12 days in 5* hotels accommodation.

Meeting at 10pm on Wednesday 29th September to depart, this price icludes return flights, Private coach and guide. All inclusive buffets on full board.

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Activity Learn to mountain bike – Hong Kong’s fastest growing sportTrail ride, jump obstaclesGain confidence and proficiencyExplore and discover trails all over HKLearn basic bike maintainenceSet camp and BBQ your dinner on an overnight trail expedition

Transport Bicycle!

34 Mountain BikingExplore HK on wheelsTry Hong Kong’s fastest growing sport

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Mountain Biking is Hong Kong’s fastest growing participation sport. Find out why! You will start on day one by achieving the Bikeability Level 1 qualification in cycling proficiency. After two days building skills and confidence, you will end the week with a two night trail biking expedition, complete with camping out and BBQ dinner!

Learning from your mistakes is one way to start but as with any sport involving high speed and balance, it's much better to be told where you’re about to go wrong in the first place. Having an instructor ensures a focus on your safety and developing the right skills to a good standard. We take training back to the absolute basics of bike riding starting with a proven framework of balance skills taught by experienced & qualified MTB instructors.

Not every trail in HK is geared up for beginners. So we make sure we take you to areas suitably challenging but not overly intimidating in terms of your personal skills development.

Lessons using hired bikes and equipment is also a great way to get a taste of Hong Kong’s fastest growing outdoors activity. Students will have both Full Suspension models and Hardtail bikes in a variety of sizes, plus body armor available to them.

Creativity Broadway Shows, Art galleries, Architecture NBC TV studio tour, Empire State BuildingFood tours around neighborhood's of NYC

Activity NBA preseason game or Yankees baseball gameWalk the famous high‐line and Brooklyn Bridge Madison Square Gardens,.

Transport Bus, Subway, Boat and feet!

35 NEW YORKCreativityExperience the Big Apple

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$20,000 Thursday 29th Sept – Friday 7th OctWho? All students

Number of students 20 ‐ 30R. Cottam

Start spreading the news…..we’re leaving today!Home to some of the most famous sports teams (Knicks, Yankees), movie stars, TV shows, movie sets –it’s the city that has everything; a metropolis where dreams are made of!

See Manhattan from low to high, through their iconic buildings; head up the Empire State building at dusk, take the ferry over to the statue of liberty, go to top of the Rockefeller and take part in our own TV show at the NBC studios tour.

Practice your vocals at one of the shows on Broadway and eat our through the boroughs of this foody city. Or join in at the all American singing diner!

Mesmerise the art at the MOMA then compare it to the bright lights of Times Square and savour a thought for those who risked their lives at the moving Ground Zero memorial.

Just a flavour of what we will be doing on this epic trip to New York City! So much more…..We will be staying in a hotel in 4* Mid‐town Manhattan so close to all the popular shopping districts –(price includes meals.)

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New Zealand has been described as ‘Godzone’ and this 8 day trip will show you all the reasons why. From its people and its way of life through to its

beaches and scenic beauty; you will be amazed at this country.

We will fly into Auckland ‘the City of Sails’, New Zealand’s largest and most dynamic city. We will take you straight to Queenstown ‐ the adrenaline capital of the world for all of your action activities. No trip to this region is complete without a trip to Milford Sound where you will stay overnight on the MV Milford Wanderer. Finally, a short trip from Queenstown to Wanaka where you will meet with other Kiwis in a laid back environment and get in some fantastic hiking and camping. We then return to Auckland to get a taste of the largest Pacific city. We will stay beachside, then do a high ropes course in a pine forest, before shopping, dining and returning home.

Throughout the trip you will get to know and love New Zealand’s friendly and laid‐back culture and beautiful countryside. You will be challenged mentally and physically, stepping outside your comfort zone to meet new friends, exchange cultures, work together in different situations and importantly... have a LOT of fun!

Activity Experience the world’s most exciting jet boat ride Rock climbingRiding a LugeHikingCamping and much more…

Service Choose an environmental service projectTransport Plane, Bus and the ship, MV Wanderer

36 NEW ZEALANDSouth Island Action and Adventure

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$28,000 Friday 30th Sept – Sunday 9th OctWho? All students

Number of students: 12 ‐ 36E. Shields, R. George

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Creativity Create the delights of North Korean CookingExperience architecture, culture and historySee DPRK propaganda

Activity Walk the Great Wall Service Local school Cultural Exchange Project

Transport By Air, Bus and over‐night sleeper Train

37 NORTH KOREA & BEIJINGCommunist CASAn Experience Like No Other!

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$23,900 Wed 28th Sept ‐ Fri 7th OctoberWho? All students

Number of students: 20 ‐24P. Zhou and A. Service

The greatest possible adventure, the trip of a lifetime… until you have been it is difficult to tell just how mind – blowing wonderful it all is. See the workings of one of the last “Totalitarian States” in existence and follow the Doctrine of Marxism Leninism and the Cult of Kim Jong Un for 7 days.

This is a jam‐packed itinerary which brings History Alive and will include 2 days of sight‐seeing in China’s capital Beijing exploring it’s Culture and Antiquities. This will include a unique walk on the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu which can be seen from the Moon, before embarking to Pyong Yang the capital of the Democratic Peoples’ Republic of Korea.

You will be staying in the finest hotels that the DPRK has to offer which will involve the traditional way of sleeping on mattresses on a heated floor, you will get the chance to taste and create the delights of North Korean cooking and the traditional bibimbap. You will experience DPRK propaganda with visits to the Arch of Triumph, the Mansudae Grand Monument, Kim Il Sung Square, the Juche Tower and ride on the Pyong Yang equivalent of the MTR. You will also visit the De‐Militarised Zone and look over the border to see South Korea. You will also visit a local school to meet students and teachers and to participate in lessons. You will return to Beijing in comfort, travelling on an overnight sleeper train.

In your time there “You will not succumb to indoctrination and brain‐washing”. Instead, sign up and relish this once in a lifetime adventure.

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Creativity Learn to control your DSLR cameraUse photography to creatively explore and showcase the space and city around you

Transport Based at Sha Tin CollegeSchool buses will run according to their usual scheduleTrips around Hong Kong will use public transport

38 PhotographyDevelop DSLR skillsSchool based with daily excursions


Number of students: 10 – 20B. Hagan

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Do you have a DSLR camera... but always have it on automatic setting?

How about the light reader and ISO?Do you want to learn what manual settings like TV and AV are and how to use them?AND have FUN learning all these skills and more?! If yes then this is the course for you

COURSE CONTENT COURSE STRUCTURE

• Camera controls and how to use them• Exposure • ISO• Shutter Speed• Aperture• Focus settings• Light Metering• White balance • Studio sessions in the mornings filled with

activities, games & quizzes!• Followed by mini field trips out and about in

Hong Kong in the afternoons to consolidate skills learnt.

• Assembling portfolio• Compiling exhibition

This CAS Week you can learn about camera controls and how to use them, whilst exploring Hong Kong and having loads of FUN!

A professional outside photographer will teach you all of the above whilst giving you time to absorb the information and practice the skills learnt. During the week you’ll have the opportunity to build a portfolio of work; some of which will be displayed in and around school.

This is a comprehensive course designed to give students a thorough understanding of their cameras and the fundamental principles of photography

Creativity Learn pottery skills Create pieces by handTake the first steps to mastery of the Potters WheelProduce three pieces of pottery artwork

Transport Students are responsible for making their own way to and from the studio and for their own lunch.

39 PotteryCeramic ArtGet fired up about clay



If you like to get creative with your hands, why not take part in CAS Week’s Ceramic Arts Program, where you learn how to make beautiful pieces of pottery.

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Course Outline:

1. Gain basic knowledge of ceramics materials (clay and glaze)

2. Practical studies of clay work and creation of a set of ceramics artwork in functional and sculptural pottery

3. Basic knowledge on 3D form and texture effects in ceramics

4. Educational support in artistic idea and technique development in pottery making.

By the end of the week, you will produce 3 pieces of pottery artwork:

• 4 inch thrown pot • 4‐5 inch hand built functional pot • 6 inch sculpture in ceramics.

The studio is in Fo Tan‐ right down the hill from school, so it’s easy to get to!

Activity Zip‐line across the sky, above the jungleQuad‐bike to the jungle paintball station in search of zombiesSailing on the crystal blue oceanSoft‐hike to swim under stunning waterfalls Great accommodation, food and evening activities

Service A one day school‐based, building/teaching projectTransport Plane, coach and boat

40 PUERTO GALERAAdventureThe jungle, sea & sky are waiting

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$10,500 Sunday 2nd – Saturday 8th OctoberWho? All students

Number of students: 10 ‐ 24A. Dickson

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With a stunning background of tropical jungles, cascading waterfalls and crystal blue sea, this week of adventure in Puerto Galera will be a trip to remember for ever.

Based at the El Galleon resort, each day will be a new adventure with highly qualified instructors and guides to lead you through a wide range of amazing experiences. From sailing in the warm, blue waters around the coast to hiking through the jungle across rope, sky bridges to discover the stunning Tukuran Falls; mountain top golf to snorkelling over the beautiful corals that can boast a wider variety of marine life than The Great Barrier Reef; quad‐biking in the jungle in search of zombies at the paintball station to discovering hidden villages. There will also be a visit to the Verde Island Elementary school to meet, teach and learn with local students whose school experiences are totally different from anything you will find in Hong Kong.

With great food and accommodation right next to the beach, this week of “Amazing Adventure” will stay with you for ever. Fully inclusive, anticipated cost will be HK$10,500 for the week.

Activity SCUBA dive with turtles, seahorses, dolphins and moreLearn with some of the best instructors in the worldCourses to suit every level of diving experienceGreat accommodation, food and evening activities

Service A one day school‐based, building/teaching projectTransport Plane, coach and boat

41 PUERTO GALERASCUBA DivingScubalicious PADI Accreditation

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$11,750 & updepending on the course taken

Sunday 2nd – Saturday 8th October Who? All students

Number of students: 12 ‐ 36A. Dickson

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On this amazing trip you can learn to SCUBA dive or extend your SCUBA skills in the crystal clear waters of idyllic Puerto Galera in the Philippines.

SCUBA diving takes place in a protected, marine national park where it is common to see everything from turtles to sea horses with amazing coral canyons and ancient wrecks. Puerto Galera offers some of the best scuba diving in all of Asia and can boast a wider variety of marine life than The Great Barrier Reef. Courses are run by Asia Divers, one of the most reputable and highly qualified teams of diving instructors in S.E. Asia using first class equipment and with an impeccable safety record. Whether it is your first time diving or you want to become an advanced diver, a wide range of courses are available. Extension courses include Nitrox, night diving, wreck diving and many more; whatever you choose, you will have an amazing time.

With great food and accommodation right next to the beach at the El Galleon resort and great evening activities, this will be a trip to remember for a long time. Prices will vary according to which one of the many diving courses you take or whether you are fully qualified and want to spend the week diving for fun and to extend your experience. Guide prices (fully inclusive for the week): HK$12,600 for full PADI Open Water (beginners) course, HK$11,750 for PADI Advanced Open Water course.

Creativity Express yourself through ROCK and learn aboutBand dynamicsSongwritingPerformanceMusic HistoryPerform your own song and cover versions in a Friday concert

Transport Based at STCSchool buses will run to their usual schedule

42 Rock SchoolJoin the band!Work with music industry professionals



Want to play in a band? Interested in trying out guitar or bass?

Always wanted to play the drums but never had the time or opportunity? Are you a

budding vocalist who needs a backing band?

RockSchool caters for students of all ages and abilities, from complete beginners, to seasoned pros. During the week we will: perform as a band, record a song in our new studio and put on a gig in front of a live audience. Students will develop the musicianship and performance skills to play live and develop aural skills by analysing how the professionals create their songs.

The culmination is a live CAS Week Gig on Friday where the bands will perform their own compositions and covers. The emphasis is very much about having plenty of fun, performing great music in a range of styles and making some noise! Previous RockSchool participants have gone on to perform at the Young Musicians Festival, school fair, Year 11 and 13 Leavers Ball, gigs and Hong Kong‐wide competitions such as Battle of the Bands.

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Activity Discover how to rig, launch, crew and helm a dinghy or keel boat. Learn points of sailLearn how to sail in different conditions and wind directionsLots of teamwork Boat management skillsCompete and race against your team mates in your first regatta!

Transport You will be required to transport yourself to the activity each day.

43 SailingHebe Haven Single or Double Handed / Keel Boat

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Number of students: 12 ‐ 64R. Atkinson

After the fantastic success of CAS sailing 2015 at Hebe Haven Yacht Club, Sai Kung we will be

offering a similar experience for students in 2016. Hebe Haven can offer us 3 possible sailing options leading to certification with a range of professional watersports organizations, an excellent opportunity for all students to have a really fun positive experience out on the water, gain some brilliant new skills and become officially qualified, another plus for the future cv. If you have sailed dinghies before and have a level 1 or 2 you can also use this course to advance to the next level.

Judging by feedback from 2015 CAS sailing participants it was a great experience and it is a pleasure to be able to offer the activity again. The activity will be operated by Hebe Haven’s own experienced sailing instructors, buoyancy aids are provided and safety is a priority. You will also receive a catered lunch each day and a SLAM sailing rash top and gloves, sailing logbook and HKSF certificates.

36 Places: Single handed dinghies are for 1‐2 people, 1 main sail, everyone gets to helm18 Places: Double handed dinghies are for 3‐4 people, 1 main sail + Jib, everyone gets to crew & helm10 Places: Keel boat up to 5 people per boat, much bigger boat with a cabin, many sails, winches, you will all get to crew and helm.

Creativity Walk in the footsteps of Nirvana & Jim HendrixActivity Kayaking and camping on the Puget Sound

Whale watchingForest hiking & snowshoe glacier hikingIndoor Skydiving

Service Working with the Washington Forest ServiceFuture Planning University VisitTransport Plane, bus, ferry, by foot and kayak!

44 SEATTLEExperience Action In the Pacific Northwest

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$25,500 Thurs 29th Sept – Sat 8th OctoberWho? All students

Number of students: 12 ‐ 26R. Wong, S. Hansen & T. Flynn

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Immerse yourself in the rugged outdoors of the Pacific Northwest while also enjoying the unique highlights that the “EmeraldCity”. We will explore the bustling waterfront area, home to Pike’s Market and its famous flying fish. Next we will embark on one day exploration of the wonders of Mt. Rainier, with its wonderful wildlife, winding hiking trails, and we will snowshoe through the glacial ice fields at the top of the mountain. The next step of our adventure is a 3 day/2 night kayaking trip on Puget Sound, where we w ill follow the whales’ traditional migration route, with the hopes of seeing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. We will camp on one of the many islands in the San Juan Island and learn about the amazing wildlife that thrive in the region.

Once we are back to the city, we will spend a day walking in the footsteps of Jimi Hendrix and Nirvana, both former Seattleites, at the Experience Music Museum. This museum offers a wealth of interactive activities and displays featuring groups and singerssince the dawn of Rock N’ Roll. The Space Needle is next to the museum and we will ride the elevator to the top, where we will be rewarded with a stunning 360 view of not only the Olympic Mountains, but also the Cascade Mountains and the Puget Sound. One of our final days will be a day of flight; we will go to Ifly and learn about the science behind wind tunnels while learning how to do indoor skydiving. The afternoon will include a trip to the Boeing factory and a visit to the Museum of Flight.

Our service activity will be done in conjunction with the Washington State Forest Service. We will spend a day, assisting the knowledgeable local rangers with helping to maintain the beautiful hiking trails and facilities of the Cascade Mountains. In addition to the service element, the rangers will teach us about the geography and wildlife of the land.

The Pacific Northwest offers a wide variety of fresh seafood and locally sourced fruits and veggies. We will be trying some classic Seattle restaurants, like the Athenian Seafood Restaurant, which was featured in the film Sleepless in Seattle. We will also try our hand at cooking our own dinner one night with fresh seafood and produce bought at the famous Pike’s Market. If you are lookingfor action, creativity and service, come and enjoy the wonders of the Pacific Northwest.

Activity Close encounter with elephants at Pinnawala Elephant OrphanageSafari at Minneriya National Park watching animals in the wildHike to world renowned Ajantha Caves FrescoesVisit Galle Fort, World Heritage Site Plenty of other local sights and cultural visits

Service A visit to the local orphanage in Colombo

Transport Plane, bus, by foot and on elephant!

45 SRI LANKACulture & wildlifeExplore this Indian Ocean jewel

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$13,500 Saturday 1st – Friday 7th OctoberWho? All students

Number of students: 20‐30M. Ducie & B. Pravin

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Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon), a tiny island nation south of India in the Indian Ocean, is a rugged land of rainforest, diverse wildlife and endless beaches. It’s famed for its ancient Buddhist ruins, including the 5th‐century citadel Sigiriya, with its palace and frescoes, and the sacred city of Anuradhapura. Its flavourful cuisine reflects its history as a maritime hub and cultural melting pot.

This CAS week will give the opportunity to explore the rugged beauty, Sri Lankan culture, wonderful cuisine and kind hospitality of Sri Lanka.

Service will include visiting a local orphanage in Colombo. Action will include visiting an Elephant orphanage, a one of a kind safari tour watching animals in their natural habitat and visiting several amazing sites such as Ajantha Caves, Galle Fort, a world heritage site. Other unique activities include visiting a turtle hatchery and immersing yourselves with Sri Lankan culture in spots like Kalutara, Ambalangoda, Balapitiya and Kosgoda. Truly a one of a kind experience.

Service One half day at STC to plan and prepare lesson activitiesFour and a half days in a local school, teaching students

Transport You will need to travel daily to the school

46 Teaching EnglishImproving MandarinTeach English in a local school

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$0 Travel & lunch only Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th OctoberWho? All students

Number of students: 5‐12E. Qi

Fancy teaching English to local children? If so, this activity is for you!

Enjoy the opportunity to teach English to secondary school children in the New Territories. The activity is suitable for those aspiring to become teachers and/or those who wish to give something back to the local community.

You'll get plenty of time to prepare your lessons and teach in teams. The activity is highly rewarding and provides many opportunities to meet and work with local children.

You may also have the opportunity to improve your Mandarin ability by joining their Chinese classes and activities.

Service Achieve the Wilderness First Aid qualification in an intensive courseWound care, First aid, CPR, Emergency medical responseConduct simple health checks in local clinicsTeach preventative health and awareness

Transport Plane, bus and on foot

47 THAILAND MEDICAL WEEKInterested in a Medical career?Achieve Wilderness First Aid Certification

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$16,950 Saturday 1st – Saturday 8th OctoberWho? This year’s Years 10 & 11Number of students: 12 ‐ 36Staff TBD

Days begin early in the village as the locals get up to take advantage of the cool morning air, and you will likely rise to the sound of the morning gong calling the monks and villagers to the morning alms ritual. After breakfast, the program will begin with a trip to a local health care facility where your group will learn about how health care functions in the developing world, and experienced staff members will facilitate discussion.

Through this course, our expert medical staff will provide you with the information you need to develop your skills on wound care, first aid, CPR, and emergency medical response. Time will be split between classroom lectures, group discussions, and hands‐on simulations to make sure each student understands the protocols and can capably perform them. This will incorporate training on how to assess medical situations, determine appropriate medical response in an emergency, provide basic first aid and CPR, and care for wounds.

Work with Thai medical professionals and volunteers who are Thailand’s village health outreach, and teach remote villages preventative health and awareness.

In the evening, relax at the base and meet the RPCH students, help them with their homework, join the nightly pick‐up soccer game or play music in the band room.

Creativity Definitely!Activity A lot!Service A little bit

Transport Every possible type available!

48 The Amazing RaceTeamwork & tenacityAnywhere & everywhere in Hong Kong!

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$425 plus approx. $300 on an octopus

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Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th OctoberWho? This year’s Years 9, 10 & 11Number of students: 200 MaxJ. Parry

This activity will take place all over Hong Kong. The students will work in teams, have to figure out clues, take part in challenges, make their way around HK on public transport and possibly make fools of themselves! It is a competition resulting in a winning team at the end of the week. Teams strive to arrive first at "pit stops" at the end of each leg of the race to avoid coming last, which carries a disadvantage for the following leg. The clues in each activity point the teams to the next destination or direct them to perform a task, either together or by a single member.

The students will hopefully find this an immensely fun week but also mentally and physically challenging which will improve many skills but particularly leadership and team work. Although the students will be travelling all over Hong Kong they will be monitored by teachers who will be meeting them at checkpoints throughout the day.

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Creativity Making Jam and Sushi activityAnime Museum,National Museum of Emerging ScienceVisiting Akihibara for Otaku culture, electronics and games, Earthquake experience, Harajuku Park, Yakuta experience in Asakusa

Activity Soft hike around the Hakone countrysideTransport Cathay flight, coach, cable car and pirate ship

49 TokyoCultural TourHakone and Tokyo

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$17,700 Sunday 2nd ‐ Friday 7th OctoberWho? All students

Number of students: maximum 36M. Chiu & YM. Chen

Tokyo is Japan’s bustling capital, which mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon‐lit skyscrapers and anime shops to cherry trees and temples. We will be focusing mostly on creativity on this trip. We will be head first to the countryside and stay in a traditional Ryoken accommodation, in Hakone. Hakone is famous for its onsen and it’s location to Mount Fuji. In Hakone, we will be taking part in a DIY Jam activity, then ride in a cable car on the Hakone Ropeway, hoping to see some fantastic views of Mount Fuji. We will be hiking back and walking through various trails back to the town.

In Tokyo, we will be staying in Shinagawa and take in the sights and sounds of the city. We have planned a mix of activities. Our activities include visiting an Anime Museum and a visit to Akihibara to look at Otaku culture, and eat in a themed restaurant there. We will also be learning how to make sushi and also eat the creations that we make. Finally a must is to visit Tokyo’s tallest tower, the Sky Tower to get great views of the city and its surroundings.

Other visits include a trip to a fire station, where we actually take part in an earthquake simulation, and there is a visit to the National Museum of Emerging Science where you can take part in the electronic exhibits. We will be taking part in the ‘Yakuta experience’, wearing traditional Japanese clothes and walking around in the Asakusa temple area. Finally, there is some free time in Shinjuku!

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Activity Planting trees will be physically demanding and dirty workShort hike every morning to the Ark Eden Project

Service Plant a legacy of environmental hope for our futureTeam building exercises

Transport Ferry and on foot!

50 Tree PlantingGreen ServiceSow the seeds of cleaner air

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Day Team Building Activity

Monday Fear of image2 truths and 1 lieThe Classification GameSustainability

Tuesday Back to back drawingThe shifting paradigms

Wednesday The integrity challengeBuilding trust activity

Thursday The keys to motivation

Friday The GOAPE activity

Ark Eden's Forests of Lantau Project is reforesting areas that have been devastated by fires and soil erosion. This year alone Ark Eden Foundation planted 1,400 native Hong Kong saplings and have established their own native tree nursery for next year's tree planting season.

You will spend each morning on Lantau Island, planting trees. Each afternoon will be spent participating in a range of different team building activities.

We will meet each day at the Central Pier. You will need to bring your own lunch and have enough money on your Octopus for the ferry to and from Lantau.

Creativity Design and build your own ukulele!

Transport This activity is based at STCSchool buses will run to their usual schedule

51 Ukulele MakingBuild an instrumentLearn the craft and skills to make music



This course will be led by Mr Kelvin Cheng a professionally qualified luthier, based locally in Fo Tan. The cost of the course includes tuition and all the necessary materials and equipment to build your first musical instrument.

We will be working with sapele wood, very much like mahogany to ensure that the final instrument produces an excellent musical tone. The more technical and challenging elements of instrument making will have been prepared for you: the neck will be roughly shaped ready for you to add your distinctive design and the sides of the instrument already bent in to shape.

During the week you will transform your basic kit in to a finished instrument. You will be able to use a range of basic tools required for musical instrument making with confidence, efficiency, and with due regard to health and safety. This process will introduce you to the following instrument making skills:• An overview of ukulele making• Operation of various hand tools and woodworking machines • A step‐by‐step guide to ukulele production• Surface finishing and SetupThese skills will enable students to develop their abilities with the following equipment:• Band saws, drills, saws, planes, chisels, clamps, jigs, spindle sanders, flat sanders, dremel routers,

sanding blocks, files and full scale technical plans.

Is this the right course for me?Enthusiasm as opposed to expertise is what is required. There will be plenty of opportunity to practice the operations on prepared material before committing to your instrument. Kelvin will be there to support you throughout the process. If you require further information please see Mr Morris or have a look at Kelvin Cheng’s website at http://www.luthier.hk/

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All Creativity Develop choral singing skills through regular rehearsals, concerts and workshopsSing in some of Europe’s most majestic venueswith stunning church acousticsExperience Venetian art, culture and historyExplore the city’s famed canals and bridges

Transport Plane, coach, vaporetto and gondola

52 VENICESTC Choir On TourPerform in Venice

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$19,500 Sunday 2nd – Sunday 9th OctoberWho? All students

Number of students: 24 ‐ 36J. Travers

As you cross the lagoon, you will never forget the first time you glimpse the magnificent domes, towers and rooftops of Venice. This is your chance to perform in Italy’s famous, wonderful, impossible, beautiful Floating City.

The Music Department is proud to present our Choir Tour to Venice. The tour offers singers the opportunity to perform three concerts in inspiring venues across the city, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Soak up the sights and sounds of Venice as you explore famous landmarks including St Mark’s Basilica, the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge. Cross the lagoon to the island of Murano where you’ll see traditional glassblowing in action. A thrilling trip to Gardaland theme park means that there are activities for everyone to enjoy.

In preparation for our tour, singers will take part in regular rehearsals, will participate in the STC Spring Concert and attend workshops from ESF staff and visiting choral professionals.

53 VIETNAMCycling & ServiceHanoi, the Hills & Halong Bay

$11,900 Thursday 29th Sept – Friday 7th OctWho? All students

Number of students: 12‐30

The opportunity to improve the lives of others and enhance education experiences in impoverished areas is an incredible privilege, and is guaranteed to be a life‐changing experience. You will come back from Vietnam with new friends, incredible memories and as more mature, socially aware global citizens. The value of the trip will reach into many parts of your lives, and the cross‐cultural relationships developed will be a source of happiness and inspiration for many years to come..

Day 1 Tour Hanoi and take a Vietnamese lessonDay 2 Trek through Ngoc Son Ngo Luong nature reserve to a

remote village that will be home for the next few daysDay 3 Undertake a local service project. You will be able to

discuss the nature of this project with community leaders in the preparation for your trip. Fundraising for this part of CAS Week will be an important Service element pre‐departure. You will stay locally and play games with local people, truly becoming part of the village community.

Day 4 Local Service ProjectDay 5 Local Service ProjectDay 6 Cruise into Halong Bay on a private junk. Enjoy the day

kayaking, swimming and exploring before staying overnight on the junk

Day 7 Visit floating markets and cycle through beautiful landscapes

Day 8 Return to Hanoi and depart for HKG

Activity Swim in the beautiful Halong BaySoft trek to and through local hill‐tribe villagesCycle through lush rainforest

Service A two day school‐based building project

Transport Plane, bus, bicycle, junk and by foot!

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Creativity Healthy eating and cookingActivity Daily Yoga practice and try AcroYoga

Hike through Hong Kong’s countrysideCycle

Transport Get around by foot, bike and public transport.

54 Wellness WeekConnect body & mindDo the things that make you happy

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$1500Transport and food not included

Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th OctoberWho? 10‐12

Number of students: 10‐40C. Wong

Do the things that make you happy without leaving the shores of Hong Kong. Discover some hidden places.

Marvel at the stunning landscape. Challenge your body and your mind.

This CAS week will encourage you to explore certain aspects of wellbeing: awareness and connection to the natural environment through hiking through Hong Kong’s unique countryside; awareness and connection to one’s body through a daily yoga practice; healthy eating and cooking under the guidance of a professional chef and fun on two (or four!) wheels with some cycling. There is also a chance to sample some AcroYoga in a yoga studio in Central for those of you who still have energy left.

This promises to be a exciting and meaningful CAS week, well‐suited for those who are wanting some different forms of physical challenge and to develop a deeper connection between body and mind.

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Activity Wake boardingKayakingSurfiungSUP ‐ Stand Up PaddlingDragon Boating

Service Ocean and beach clean‐up

Transport You must make your way to and from the Blue Sky Sports Club in Sai Kung

55 Wet & Wild!Watersports in Sai Kung5 days, 5 watersports, 1 amazing time!

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Are you a proficient swimmer, keen to experience a wide range of different sporting activities in a short range of time? Wet & Wild! is for you.

Possible Itinerary

Monday SurfingTuesday KayakingWednesday Stand Up PaddlingThursday Wake BoardingFriday Dragon Boat & SUP Regatta

You will work in groups of up to 15, and rotate through the same activities on different days depending on the numbers who sign up.

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Activity Work with Master Yeung to learn and develop a range of skills in Wing Chun Kuen

Transport You must make your way to and from Tuen Mun

56 咏春拳Wing Chun KuenChinese Kung Fu



Wing Chun Kuen is a world‐wide Chinese martial art which is also a form of self‐defense utilising both striking and grappling. In this activity, students will be able to learn the basic striking steps and how to do fitness exercises through Wing Chun Kuen.

The international Wing Chun Kuen instructor, Yeung Wai Kun, will design a set of maneuvers which will allow students to perform Wing Chun at the end of the course. Also, students will have an assignment on Wing Chun Kuen at the end of the course. Certificates will be also issued to all participants and the best performing students.

The teacher, Master Yeung, is a highly qualified exponent and teacher of Wing Chun Kuen and a judge of international competitions. The course will, along with the physical skills, include some information about the history and philosophical beliefs associated with Wing Chun.

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Creativity Lead team building, reflection and bonding activitiesActivity Participate and support the full Camp activity programService Support the work of Oceanic and the Y7 team

Help Year 7 students enjoy their Camp

Transport Coach, foot, abseiling rope and rope climb!

57 Y12 Student LeadersYear 7 CampCreate a wonderful Y7 camp experience

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$0 Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th OctoberWho? This year’s Year 11Number of students: 16A. Marshall

Year 7 CAS Week will be a 5 day program including a 4 day 3 night residential experience which offers a diverse range of fantastic, stimulating, fun activities. Year 12 students will play a vital role in various leadership capacities each day. They are selected by the Year 7 CAS Week team on the basis of their enthusiasm, commitment and skills. Only those who will be in Year 12 next year are eligible for these posts.

We hope to see you there!

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Creativity There are several roles you can chose from:Media TechnicianStage & Technical Theatre TechnicianCast & Orchestra Rehearsal SupportPublicity

Service Support and lead Year 8 studentsTransport This activity is based at STC

School buses will run to their usual schedule

58 Y12 Student LeadersYear 8 Scottish OperaYear 8 Scottish Opera

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$0 Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th OctoberWho? This year’s Year 11Number of students: 10‐20N. Nicholson

We are delighted to be welcoming back Scottish Opera to come and work with the whole of Year 8 for CAS Week 2016. All the Year 8 students will be working with the Scottish Opera team of artistes (opera singers and musicians, stage managers and digital media technicians) to produce a cross‐curricular expressive arts project based on two short operas. As Y12 student leaders, you will have a jam‐packed, creative week that will become one of your life‐long memories and experiences!

Media Technicians – here you can work with the Scottish Opera media specialist and create live digital projections that happen during each opera. You get to work with a range of software, including Q‐Lab (industry theatre lighting, visual and sound cue‐ing software).

Stage and Technical Theatre Technicians – you can work with the company stage manager with lighting plots, cues, sound, props, buying of materials and making of props.

Cast or Orchestra Rehearsal Support – you can work directly with the casts in their rehearsals, learning their moves and songs, getting the students costumed. If you play a musical instrument, you can join the orchestra to play the live orchestral scores to accompany each opera.

Publicity – here you can work on daily filming footage of the rehearsals to circulate around the community, photography and video work, and you also work toward creating the digital program that projects to the audience before each performance.

All Year 12 Student Leaders help with daily administration duties and the all important task of “Front of House” support for the several shows that take place at the end of the week. You will be expected to stay on Thursday night for the only evening performance of the week.

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