24-02-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Letters from readers: Learning pickleball and the joys of being on the student council
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Thyler and Skyler Ng (aged 10), Spanish School of Hong Kong
One day, we visited Hopewell Mall in Wan Chai to learn about pickleball.
Pickleball is a fast-paced sport that shares many similarities with tennis, badminton, and table tennis.
The court size is similar to that of a badminton court, and the net is slightly shorter than a tennis net.
Players use short-handled paddles to hit a perforated hollow plastic ball over a low net. Matches can be played in singles or doubles, and the game can be played both indoors and outdoors.
It's a fun and strategic sport for all ages, and we're looking forward to playing it again.
Thyler and Skyler Ng enjoyed their first game of pickleball. Photo: Handout
Thomas Leung Sung-hong (aged 7), Po Leung Kuk Camões Tan Siu Lin Primary School
If I could create a park for children, it would be massive. At the entrance, you would touch a screen to open the gate.
As you enter, the first things you would see are two thrilling slides. They allow you to experience the excitement of a roller coaster. Next, there would be a hanging maze. When you go inside, it feels like you are walking in mid-air or falling.
Finally, there would be a zip line that is about eight metres high. It must be supervised because it can be dangerous. When you're ready to go home, you would need to find the teleporter to return safely.
Thomas Leung wants to create a futuristic park for children. Photo: Handout
Mishka Shah (aged 11), Kowloon Junior School
Being a member of the student council has been one of the best experiences.
It has been exciting to be involved in fundraising, organising field trips to Catherine's Puppies and hosting a student council game booth at the winter fair. We also conducted a 'Feeding Hong Kong' drive, in which we donated food to the homeless.
Throughout this experience, I have gained valuable skills in planning, teamwork and problem-solving. It is fantastic to see how all our efforts come together.
Mishka Shah enjoyed her experience of being on the student council. Photo: Handout
