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South China Morning Post
31-03-2025
- South China Morning Post
Letters from readers: Big Buddha and Guangzhou adventures, fun facts about the sun
Do you have something to share? Send us your letters using this form Advika Mittal (aged 10), Ho Yu College and Primary School (Sponsored By Sik Sik Yuen) Recently, I had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Big Buddha sculpture on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. Standing at 34 metres tall, the statue is an awe-inspiring sight. The journey began with a scenic cable car ride, which offered breathtaking views of the mountains and the surrounding waters. As I approached, the sheer size of the Buddha took my breath away. I took a moment to sit and meditate. It was a powerful reminder of the importance of mindfulness in our busy lives. I left feeling inspired. Advika Mittal enjoyed her trip to the Big Buddha. Photo: Handout Arhaan Kothari (aged 9), Kowloon Junior School The sun is a massive ball of sizzling gases. Most of this gas is hydrogen, about 70 per cent, and helium, about 28 per cent. Carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen make up 1.5 per cent of the total, and the other 0.5 per cent is made up of small amounts of many other elements such as neon, iron, silicon, magnesium and sulphur. Did you know that the sun is actually a mixture of colours, but our atmosphere scatters its colours, making it look yellow? Now we understand more about the extraordinary, gigantic ball of burning gas that illuminates our planet. Arhaan Kothari explains what the sun is made up of. Photo: Handout Abby Shum Man-yee (aged 11), Methodist School Last Christmas holiday, I went to Guangzhou with my family. The high-speed rail takes about two hours. We stayed at a beautiful hotel. On the first day, we skied in the Ice and Snow Park. We also went to the shopping mall to buy Christmas gifts. That night, we had a hotpot for dinner. I had a wonderful trip to Guangzhou and wish to go there again.
South China Morning Post
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Letters from readers: The love for pizza, joys of good friends and travel adventures
Do you have something to share? Send us your letters using this form Yuvi Gopani (aged 10), Kowloon Junior School I like Roblox because it teaches you a lesson - creativity never ends. I enjoy building Legos. The best thing built is a Christmas tree that lights up when someone walks in front of it. My favourite subject is writing because it's easy. I also love telling jokes. I have a signature joke. Why can't a cave keep a secret? Because its mouth is always open. I like watching and playing cricket because it is competitive. My favourite food is and will always be pizza, specifically margarita, because I am a vegetarian and love cheese. I enjoy rating different foods I try. Yuvi Gopani enjoys playing Robolox. Photo: Handout Thyler and Skyler Ng (aged 10), Spanish School of Hong Kong We feel very happy and lucky to have a wonderful group of classmates. Our classmates are Fei Fei, Kayden, Tristan, Zach, Sonic, Ally, Caria and Jessie. We have shared many joyful moments together at the Spanish School of Hong Kong, spending time studying and playing sports. These experiences have created unforgettable memories. Currently, we are in Year Six, which is our final year of primary school. We hope that our friendship lasts forever. Thyler and Skyler Ng feel blessed to have good friends at school. Photo: Handout Jack Yuen Chun-kit (aged 9), Creative Primary School Aquaventure in Dubai is one of the world's largest water parks. I highly recommend the ride River Rapids. It is a journey with many twists and turns while you sit on a floating swim ring. I took the ride thrice and still thought I hadn't had enough. The Kid's Zone has a castle in the middle with water slides branching out, like a huge tree. For the more adventurous adults and teenagers, there are plenty of scary rides that I didn't even want to try. Remember to bring a joyful heart and a good mood with your loved ones when you visit Aquaventure. Jack Yuen enjoyed his trip to Dubai. Photo: Handout
South China Morning Post
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Letters from readers: Discover the joy of dogs, flipbooks and other creative hobbies
Do you have something to share? Send us your letters using this form Joseph Wong (aged 8), Kowloon Junior School I really love dogs! They are the best animals ever. It is very cool how they wag their tails when they are happy. Dogs can be super funny, like when they chase their tails or bark at their reflections in the mirror. I love watching videos of corgis playing because they are so cute and silly. I like to imagine playing fetch with them and giving them lots of treats. Dogs are also really friendly and love to cuddle. Having a dog as a friend would be the greatest thing ever because they always make you happy. Fun fact: corgis were Queen Elizabeth's favourite animal. Joseph Wong enjoys spending time with dogs. Photo: Handout Adam Chan Long-kiu (aged 8), St Hilary's Primary School A flipbook is a booklet with a series of images, each gradually changing from one page to the next. When flipped quickly, images appear to move. I made my first flipbook, titled The Bouncy Ball, when I was seven years old. Although it wasn't very good, I didn't lose my passion. I learned how to make flipbooks by watching a YouTube channel called 'Andymation.' Recently, I made a flipbook called The Shadow Friend. I worked hard on it for a week, and when I finished, I felt a great sense of satisfaction. Adam Chan enjoys creating flipbooks. Photo: Handout Heather Chu Wai-kiu (aged 10), Sacred Heart Canossian School Private Section I want to tell you about the activities I enjoy doing at home. First, I like drawing cute characters because I want to practise my drawing skills and I feel happy when I draw. Second, I love playing with Play-Doh because I can use it to make anything in my imagination, and I often make animals and family members. I hope you will enjoy the same activities!
South China Morning Post
10-03-2025
- Lifestyle
- South China Morning Post
Letters from readers: Care for animals, joys of television, life on a student council
Do you have something to share? Send us your letters using this form Yeung Ka-yi (aged 9), PLK Choi Kai Yau School Many pets are abandoned, so it is essential to think carefully before you get one. Firstly, think about your time. Pets need attention and love. If you don't spend enough time with them, they feel lonely. For example, dogs need lots of care and playtime. If you want to get a dog, make sure you have time to walk and play with them. Secondly, consider how much space you have. Pets need room to move and play. Thirdly, think about your lifestyle. If you like staying home, an active dog might not be the best choice. You should choose a pet that fits how you live. Yeung Ka-yi says one must think carefully before getting a pet. Photo: Handout Haim Lee (aged 8), Kowloon Junior School I'm here to tell you about my adventures through Year Four. First, I wanted to tell you about the student council, which is a group of students who try to make the school a better place. I had a lot of ups and downs, but it turned out to be a wonderful place. Next, I would like to tell you that I've been lonely and alone many times. I want to tell you the difference between those two words. Alone is a choice but loneliness is not a choice; it's something you feel. Haim Lee shares the adventures she had in Year Four. Photo: Handout Elvia Lee Hong-kiu (aged 10), HKUGA Primary School Statistics show that Americans watch more television than any other country in the world. My parents can watch television for several hours a day. They usually watch Korean and Japanese dramas and the news. I watch television only when I am free. Sadly, I don't have much free time. My mum says if I want to watch television, I must complete my homework first. I enjoy watching documentaries with my family on Saturday nights because I can gain knowledge. I love watching my favourite shows to relax.
South China Morning Post
03-03-2025
- Science
- South China Morning Post
Letters from readers: Learning carpentry, animal cruelty and the Great Wall of China
Do you have something to share? Send us your letters using this form Gabriel Ling (aged 9), French International School I had an exciting opportunity at school to build an eco-friendly wooden lamp. Our teacher, Franck, a professional carpenter, introduced us to different types of wood and tools such as knives, pincers and electric screwdrivers. In the following lessons, we polished sharp corners of wood until they were round. It felt calming and therapeutic. With Franck's guidance, what seemed like an insurmountable task was not so difficult. As I held my completed lamp, I was proud of myself. This was my favourite class of the entire year. Gabriel Ling made an eco-friendly lamp at school. Photo: Handout Keerthana Karthik (aged 10), Kowloon Junior School We are grateful for our health, thanks to medicine. However, the production of these medicines often involves the suffering of animals in laboratories. Animal testing can be a suitable method to test new medicines. However, it does not always show how the body responds to medical treatments. I think animal testing is unethical, and it violates animal rights because it can cause them suffering. Instead, we can use technology or donate human tissues from surgery for testing. We should find ways to protect animals from pain. Keerthana Karthik is against animal testing for medicines. Photo: Handout Jack Yuen Chun-kit (aged 9), Creative Primary School During the Christmas holiday, my family planned a trip to Beijing. I was most excited to see the Great Wall of China. It has a length of 21,196km or 13,171 miles. It is the longest man-made structure. The construction of the Great Wall of China first began in the 7th century BC. I hope people will like going there too and have a great time. Jack Yuen thoroughly enjoyed his trip to Beijing. Photo: Handout
