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South China Morning Post
21-04-2025
- Science
- South China Morning Post
Letters from readers: Exploring Hong Kong, Rugby Sevens and learning about the sun
Do you have something to share? Send us your recommendations using this form Alfie Tang Yu-chih (aged 8), Spanish School of Hong Kong My friend Eden and I went to Discovery Bay, one of my favourite places, because the beach has a playground. The playground has a zip line, a very long slide with a climbing frame, three swings, an obstacle course, monkey bars and much more. I like the zip line and the obstacle course the most. Discovery Bay also has one of my favourite restaurants, Pizza Express. The combination of my favourite playground and my favourite pizza makes for a perfect day. Alfie Tang Yu-chih was excited for a fun day in Discovery Bay. Photo: Handout Jessica Yeung (aged 9), St Paul's Co-educational College Primary School My parents took me to watch the Rugby Sevens at Kai Tak Sports Park. It was my first time at the event, and I felt very excited. The atmosphere around us was very nice. Rugby Sevens teams consist of no more than seven players. Each player has a different role, such as kicking, attacking, or playing defence. The fans were absorbed in the matches and stood up to scream to support their team. Some also wore special costumes with creative and interesting outfit ideas. It was a good experience for me. Jessica Yeung enjoyed attending the Rugby Sevens. Photo: Handout Doreen Lee (aged 10), Kowloon Junior School Are you interested in learning more about the sun? Galileo Galilei was curious about the sun and used his telescope to explore it further. The sun is essentially a massive ball of gas and is incredibly hot. The average temperature on the surface of the sun exceeds 5,500 degrees Celsius. In its core, where nuclear reactions take place, temperatures can reach up to 15 million degrees Celsius.
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
24-02-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Letters from readers: Learning pickleball and the joys of being on the student council
Do you have something to share? Send us your letters using this form 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
South China Morning Post
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Letters from readers: A day at the museum, joy of volunteering and video games
Do you have something to share? Send us your letters using this form During my winter holiday, I visited the M+ museum, which had a variety of exhibitions. I was very excited to see the one featuring I.M. Pei, who was a Chinese-American architect, as I want to be an architect one day. Another exhibition I went to showcased a fashion designer's works. The outfits were neither particularly good nor bad. However, as I examined one of the dresses, I thought, 'Wow, this looks amazing!' Then my mum pointed out the back of the dress, and I was surprised to see a large bump there! Yau Ning-chan dreams of being an architect one day. Photo: Handout Thyler and Skyler Ng (aged 10), Spanish School of Hong Kong Last month, our school's Volunteers Club organised a Secret Santa gift box for the homeless and hosted a Santa parade in Tsim Sha Tsui. The Volunteers Club first joined 'Meal Box Hope' with the YMCA in September 2024. Since then, volunteers organised their own events to complement the hard work of YMCA Hong Kong and support the homeless individuals they have come to know. Christmas is a season of giving, and we created a gift box and distributed meals to the homeless. The Spanish School of Hong Kong organised events for students to enjoy the joy of giving during the Christmas season. Photo: Handout Ng Yan-lam (aged 13), St Teresa Secondary School I enjoy playing the video game Minecraft. One reason is that it's a sandbox game allowing players to create unique creations. My favourite build is Deep Frost Citadel from HermitCraft, a Minecraft community. I also like Creators. It is surprising how creators still dedicate hundreds or maybe thousands of hours to builds in this game. The constant updates keep the game relevant to Generation Z and Generation Alpha. We are bound to have something in common, such as bantering with our friends over who gets to keep the diamonds or peacefully enjoying the game with them.
