2018-2019 Issue No. 16

THE VISIONKowloon Tong School

(Primary Section)

(1) English and Oral Lessons English and Oral lessons complement each other to give students thorough English enrichment. Their curricula support each other to enable detailed and productive work. In English lessons, students have had the opportunity to study a variety of topics and prepare class presentations. Such topics as Customs Around the World, Movie Reviews, Storytelling, and International Food Fair have been covered. In the International Food Fair presentation, students were required to work in groups and present a cookery class using props that they had prepared.

The objective of Oral lessons is to improve students’ ability and confidence in speaking in a fun and highly interactive environment. This year, students have worked on their reading comprehension, critical analysis skills, as well as discussion and presentation skills. Students have had opportunities to freely share ideas, develop and showcase their English speaking skills in a positive and rewarding environment.

Speaking Policies

Speaking/Presentation Activity Topics

P1 My School; Monster

P2 My Favourite School Event; My First Day At KTS

P3 A Special Family Member; Travelling Back To Old Hong Kong

P4 Customs Around The World; My Favourite Country

P5 Movie Talk; Fairy Tale

P6 International Food Fair

(2) English Language Days This year, we continued with our English Language Day programme. Following the success of last year’s English Passport award scheme, students once again had the opportunity to become KTS Adventurers. This year’s passport theme was “Let’s battle our way through English!” Students were encouraged to participate throughout each Language Day and had the chance to earn passport stamps. This year, students who achieved a silver award or above received a KTS keychain! Additionally, passport stamps were awarded for other activities – for example, students who scored 90 or above on their dictation tests were awarded 2 stamps and students who got 100 marks received 4 stamps.

(3) English at Home As English teachers, we are often asked by parents for suggestions about improving English exposure at home to further their child’s learning. Here are some ideas that have been received positively in the past: TV! Now, parents all know that children should not be encouraged to watch too much TV. However, used

moderately, TV can be a good supplementary learning aid. Watching an entertaining cartoon or movie can be a fun way for children to hone their listening skills. Subtitles can also benefit their reading skills.

Make your house an English zone! Some students are kinesthetic learners – this means that they learn more effectively through physical learning. So, one thing that has been successful for some people is to stick Post-It notes on objects all around the house with the English word for that object on it. This can vastly accelerate vocabulary development in young learners. For instance, if your child wants to open the window, they must first read the word ‘window’ from the note on the window, and then they can open it. This process is a great way to gain and consolidate vocabulary through daily actions. You can try more advanced vocabulary for older learners, or even sentences related to the vocabulary to improve grammar.

Scenario-based learning. It is vital that students gain proficiency in real-life situational English. As such, it is a great idea to assign English-only speaking status to various scenarios. For instance, if your child likes to go shopping with you, you can make this an English-only activity, whereby all interactions must be in English. Your child will quickly build confidence and competence in shopping-related vocabulary and grammar. Your child can assist with the shopping, enquire about prices, help pay for the shopping etc. The same can apply for dinner-talk, house chores, travelling and so on.

Talk about your day. When you see your child after school, make it a habit to conduct a conversation asking how each other’s day was in English. This interaction lets children ask and answer questions about the diverse range of things that have happened on that day.

Pay to play! You can offer incentives to motivate your child by having your child pay an English ‘tax’ before they can do their favourite recreational activity. Whether reading a few pages of a storybook, discussing their day, practising phonics or doing a quick spelling test, students are very responsive to reward-based learning and this is an easy way to inject some English into everyday life.

Language Days are truly a collaboration between students, teachers and parents. This year featured such themes as Science Fiction, Natural Disasters, YouTube and Jurassic Park. The days have been a great success, largely due to the hard work of the students. As always, our trusted English Ambassadors were on hand to ensure the smooth running of Language Day. Their positivity and helpful nature is integral to the programme’s success, and they always set a good example for their schoolmates, particularly the junior students. English Ambassadors assist preparation for each Language Day, helping to coach and supervise the students who have been assigned responsibilities. They check scripts, listen to rehearsals, help organize the workload and liaise with the NETs-in-charge.

Anson Wong, 6A

I have been an English Ambassador for three years and I have learnt a lot over that period of time. It gives me an opportunity to not only showcase my talents in English, but also teaches me about responsibility and teamwork. I always look forward to Language Days.

Date Theme Class9/10 Introduce Language Day Programme English Ambassadors23/10 STEM English Ambassadors20/11 Natural Disasters 5A4/12 YouTube 5B8/1 Jurassic Park 5C22/1 Interesting Festivals Around the World 4A26/2 Book Characters 4B12/3 Interesting Facts Around the World 4C2/4 Language Activity Day English Ambassadors7/5 Programme Highlights English Ambassadors

(1C) Poon Chun Hei

Be A Good Student

Hello. I am Anson Poon.I am six years old. There are many places at school, like the classrooms and the library. My favourite place at school is the aqua garden.I can see turtles, fish and frogs.We must be quiet at the aqua garden because the turtles will go away if we are noisy. We must also show our care for the fish.We mustn’t push our classmates at the aqua garden because they may fall into the water. We mustn’t swim there because it will make the water dirty.

(3C) Lam Yat Shun

An Email To An Old Friend

From: GarTo: AnnaSubject: My New FriendDate: 9th October, 2018 (Tuesday, 1:05pm)

Dear Anna, How are you? Long time no see. I made a lot of friends at my school. My best friend is Cayden Wong. We are in the same class. He sits next to me in the classroom. I am eight years old and he is eight years old too. Cayden has big sparkling eyes but my eyes are almond-shaped. Cayden is shorter than me. In fact, he is the shortest person in our class. Cayden’s face is round and his hair is spiky. Cayden is very energetic so he never gets tired. He also likes indoor activities very much. Cayden is generous because he always shares his snacks with me. I am very helpful because I always help the teachers carry books, so the teachers think I am the most helpful student in class. Cayden and I have different hobbies. Cayden likes going ice-skating because he thinks that ice-skating is interesting, but I like playing the piano because I like songs very much. We like different school subjects too. I like Music but Cayden likes PE very much. He can run faster than me. Please write soon and tell me more about yourself.

Yours, Gary

(4A) Lee Tin Ching

Giving A Helping Hand

I cannot believe what I saw last Sunday! It started like a normal day but I witnessed a terrible accident that happened to a boy on Oh No Street in Tin Shui Wai. That day, I saw my neighbour, Jack, walking towards the building in which we live. Suddenly, a pot of roses fell quickly from the thirty-ninth floor of the building and hit Jack’s head as if it was the bullseye. It made an extremely loud BANG and Jack shrieked with an ear-piercing scream. He fell on the ground and bled profusely. Blood oozed from his wound like a water fountain. Therefore, he yelped in pain. It must hurt a lot! Soon, he fainted and became unconscious. Some passersby and I rushed to Jack and surrounded him. We were all very anxious. I called for an ambulance immediately although my hands were shaking uncontrollably. My voice was shaking too but I managed to keep calm when I was giving them information on the phone. Meanwhile, the owner of the pot of roses ran downstairs to see if Jack was fine. “Oh my god! I’m so sorry!” she cried regretfully when she saw that Jack was badly injured. Fortunately, the ambulance arrived soon. The paramedics rushed out carrying a stretcher. They put Jack on it. A paramedic asked me, “Miss, do you know the boy? Would you please come with us? I can’t contact his parents.” I agreed of course, because I wanted to offer them as much help as possible. The ambulance arrived at Best Hospital soon. The doctors and nurses there were very nice. The doctor said, “His body is as cold as ice and he’s seriously injured. He needs to have surgery.” I was terrified once I heard this bad news. I sobbed anxiously. I quickly phoned Jack’s parents and they finally answered. They hurried over to the hospital. They were extremely worried about Jack. Luckily, the surgery was successful and Jack is slowly recovering in hospital. From this terrifying incident, I learnt that I have to pay attention whenever I go out and that it is meaningful to help others. What a horrifying accident!

Good Writing Tasks(2D) Chen Pui Yan

My Favourite Pastimes

Dear Minion, How are you? Thank you for telling me about yourself. Let me tell you more about myself. My favourite pastime is playing badminton. I play badminton every Sunday at Kowloon Bay Sports Ground with my family and friends. I have a pink and red racket and a lot of shuttlecocks. I always wear a blue jersey and black shorts. I hope I can grow taller and I want to keep fit. It is fun and I feel excited when I play badminton. I like skipping in my free time at school. We have a group of friends who skip together and we love it! We skip in the school playground at recess. Skipping helps me make more friends and learn to work with others. Though I am tired, I feel relaxed and happy after skipping. Doing sports is important. It keeps me strong and healthy. What do you like doing at school? What is your favourite pastime? Please write back soon. Wish you all the best!

Yours,Penny

Amazing Tours

Trip to Phoenix TV Last summer, KTS students were able to take part in a school trip to Phoenix TV’s studios. The trip provided an outlet for students to learn about the intricacies of TV broadcasting. They were shown the different processes that a TV studio needs to go through to produce its ultimately high-quality finished broadcasts. Students really enjoyed the opportunity to see the newsroom where Phoenix TV news reports are delivered from, and the chance to pretend to be newscasters themselves. It was an unforgettable glimpse into a world that few get to see in person.

Visiting Phoenix TV has been one of my most unforgettable memories. I felt very honoured to visit the famous TV station as an English Ambassador. I personally loved the room where we could see the whole TV studio from above - it was truly a magnificent scene! We were even lucky enough to have the chance to see the host’s live broadcast from inside that room. I am really grateful to my principal, vice-principal and teachers for helping us plan this extraordinary journey.

Visiting Phoenix TV station was such an unforgettable experience. It provided us with a better understanding of the TV industry and it aroused our interest in working in TV. I hope I can learn more about the broadcasting industry in the future and am so happy to understand more about how a TV station works.

Media is an important part of the modern world and we were all excited to learn more about how it works behind the scenes. This event not only enhanced our understanding of the work of a TV station, but also let us understand how to equip ourselves and meet the challenges of new media in the future. It was a really enjoyable and memorable experience and I now see TV in a different way!

Lucia Tsoi, 6D

Alfonso Ng, 5A

Bianca So, 6E

UK Tour Last year, some of KTS’s students also had the opportunity to visit the United Kingdom for a week-long study trip. Staying at Holmewood House School, they experienced life as a boarding school student and befriended the local students. They also visited museums and places of cultural interest in London, Cambridge, and Windsor.

Students enjoyed the opportunity to spend time with English students and share their experiences and hobbies with them. The trip allowed students to explore a very different culture first-hand, giving them lots of insights.

Last year, I was lucky enough to go on the UK Study Tour. I saw lots of historical buildings such as the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. I loved having the opportunity to enjoy school life in an entirely different place and making a lot of friends in Holmewood House. It was a truly memorable and meaningful experience for me. I am grateful for the opportunity and hope to return to the UK again in the future. I would highly recommend this trip.

Last summer, I joined a study tour to England. I had butterflies in my stomach as we were getting ready to leave HK airport because it was the first time I had left Hong Kong. In England, I found that the country is picturesque and fascinating. Each of us was allotted a buddy to look after us. Molly was my buddy. During the tour we built a strong bond. The tour broadened my horizon and gave me an insight that illuminated many aspects of my life.

I was really honoured to have the chance to go on the UK study tour last year. It was all a memorable experience but the thing I liked the most was having the opportunity to attend a boarding school. Holmewood House School is a great boarding school in which you can live and enjoy its many facilities, such as a football field, a swimming pool, and a café. Overall, I enjoyed the whole trip to England!

Dresden Wong, 6B

Ho Vania, 6C

Kalia Chi, 6E

English and Chinese Language Day(30th April, 2019)

“Remarkable People From Around the World”

This year KTS’s Chinese and English Departments worked together on an exciting joint venture – a bilingual language day. On this day, Chinese, Putonghua, English, and Oral English teachers coordinated to provide exciting activities for our students. This was the first-ever of its kind in the history of KTS, and our students were delighted to be able to take part in fun activities conducted in each of their three spoken languages simultaneously.

The focus of the day was “Remarkable People From Around the World”. Students were asked to recognise and learn about different inspiring figures from history and modern way, as well as inspirational fictional characters.

The area of focus for Primary One was Disney characters, with The Incredibles being chosen as the English language characters. Primary Two focused on medicine and healing, choosing the groundbreaking nurse Florence Nightingale. Primary Three learnt about scientists and inventors, choosing celebrated physicist Albert Einstein. Primary Four looked at creativity, focusing on the revolutionary founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg. Primary Five addressed problem-solvers, choosing the famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. Primary Six looked at authors, focusing on the world-famous children’s author J.K. Rowling.

Informational PresentationsPrior to taking part in the Language Scavenger Hunt, each year group watched informational presentations about their selected remarkable person. Students learnt about the background and achievements of their remarkable person or character.

Language Scavenger HuntUsing the information from the presentations, students tackled a quiz on their topic and had to race to find the answers around the school. The Scavenger Hunt was a fun opportunity for students to test their knowledge while searching and moving around the school. It was a particularly useful experience for our students, who can benefit greatly from being given the opportunity to move around and exercise whilst learning.

Game BoothsThemed game booths were created to allow students to learn about the characters in a fun yet challenging way. Many teachers also dressed up to help create a special and fun atmosphere for the students! The game booth themes were the characters for each year group and students enjoyed the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and win prizes. Students enjoyed the chance to prove their knowledge so much.

Character TalkAs part of the celebrations, students were invited to dress up as remarkable people. Additionally, all of our students prepared a script, and gave a short presentation about one of their favourite remarkable people. Teachers were impressed by the students’ performances as their chosen characters.

The benefit of this activity is that it encouraged students to empathise with an individual who inspires them. By dressing up, and writing a script from that perspective, students were able to greatly develop a better understanding of the person.

Consultants: Headmistress Yeung Mee Kuen, Vice-Headmistress Leung Yee Wah

Committee members: Ms Tong Ka Wai, Ms Chan Sze Mun Ms Au Pik Yan, Mr Stephen, Mr Conner, Ms Alina, Mr AngusGuest: Mr Derek Kwok

Address: NKIL 2721 Cumberland Road, Kowloon Tong

Tel: 2336 3802

Website: http://www.ktsps.edu.hk

Email: info@ktsps.edu.hk

English FunIdioms about health

Jokes about health Health and Safety Word Search

Fun With IPA

1. A pain in the neck

You can say someone is a pain in the neck if they annoy you, or something is a pain in the neck if you don't like doing it.

Example:

My brother is such a pain in the neck. She keeps using my stationery and doesn’t give them back to me.

3. Recharge your batteries

You recharge your batteries if you rest and relax to regain your energy after a period of hard work.

Example:

If you want to recharge your batteries after the long study period, having a walk in the woods may help!

2. Fresh as a daisy

If you feel as fresh as a daisy, you feel energetic and lively.

Example:

I’ve just had a hot bath. I am now fresh as a daisy.

Q: Knock knock! Who’s there? A: Lettuce! Q: Lettuce who? A: Lettuce in and you’ll find out!

Q: Why did the banana go to the doctor?

A: Because it wasn’t peeling well

Q: Why did the pillow go to the doctor?

A: He was feeling all stuffed up!

Q: Did you hear about the guy who lost his whole left yesterday? A: He is all right now.

Q: Did you hear the story about the germ? A: Never mind. I don’t want it spread all over.

Q: What illness do martial artists get? A: Kung Flu!

Find all twenty words to complete the word search. Words can appear up, down, backwards and diagonally.

desert (v.) = abandon

minute (adj.) = extremely small

wound (v.) = past tense of wind

DIZZYPAINKILLERSCONCUSSION

PLASTERHEADACHEBANDAGE

HITPATIENT

AMBULANCEACCIDENT

FALLNURSE

SWELLINGCUT

BLEEDINGHOSPITALSYMPTOMS

SPRAINSICK

BREAK

Heteronym / ˈhetərənɪm /A heteronym is a word that has a different pronunciation and meaning from another word but the same spelling.Example: 1. Don’t desert me here in the desert (n.)! /dəʊntdɪˈzɜːtmihɪəɪnðəˈdezət /

2. The button was so minute that it was a minute (n.) before I found it. /ðəˈbʌtnwəzsəʊmaɪˈnjuːtðətɪtwəzəˈmɪnɪtbɪˈfɔːraɪfaʊndɪt/

3. I wound a bandage around my wound (n.). /aɪwaʊndəˈbændɪdʒəˈraʊndmaɪwuːnd /

More examples of heteronyms: present, increase, discount, close, content, record, tear