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         14     Learning 境   第 1819 期
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       We arrived at the Fox Glacier after an exciting
       helicopter ride. (From left to right: Ms. Pinky Kwok,     After putting on our glacier claws, we climbed and walked the glacier.
       Mr. Derek Chan, Mr. Rick Chan)
                                   5 Faith Charity Sar
          The New Zealand trip was amazing. I was impressed
          by the spectacular landscapes of New Zealand.
          My most memorable activity was the Fox Glacier                                   5 Faith Gary Wong
          hike. It was interesting crawling inside an ice berg!
          Besides that, I learnt about volcanos, how and why   It was an honour for me to have this opportunity to
          earthquakes happen, and how glaciers form. We also   join this study tour in New Zealand. The tour greatly
          conducted some experiments and simple chemical       enriched my knowledge about different ecosystems,
          tests in the waters around the volcano. It was a great   further facilitating my learning of Biology. For
          opportunity to gain hands-on learning outside of the   example, we had field studies about the sand dunes
          classrooms. I also enjoyed my homestay with a New    and the mudflats of North Island. The water on the
          Zealand family. I learnt a lot about the local culture   mudflats reflected the beautiful sky, which was
          and tasted some New Zealand cuisine. Overall, this   really fascinating. We also discovered some animals
          trip was unforgettable since the learning activities   and plants which are uncommon in Hong Kong. In
          and scenery was extraordinary!                       addition, my homestay family took me to the seaside
                                                               at sunset—it was wonderful! Overall, this trip enhanced
                                                               my understanding of the history of New Zealand, and
                                                               the friendliness and hospitality of the Maori people
                                                               and the New Zealanders, boosted my confidence in
                                                               communicating with foreigners.


















          A group photo in front of the Bridge of Remembrance,
          Christchurch, New Zealand.                                Remains of a Christchurch cathedral after the earthquake in 2011.
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