Inline skating at Discovery College started in when I first joined the school in 2009. I had come from working as programme director for inline skating and inline hockey at the YMCA and wanted to keep up my skating and get students involved. I was surprised at the take up and enthusiasm of the students.
This year and last we have been able to incorporate skate ramps into the lessons thanks to Jamie (Yook) Coote, who built us a mini ramp. I would love to eventually have a portable mini skate park to work with. Skating like any sport is a great tool to develop confidence. It is wonderful to see even the most timid skaters overcome their fears. George Tibbetts ICT Manager
We met with one of NAAC’s representatives and together pinpointed a need for improved English literacy in primary-aged children in the care of NAAC within the Yat Tung Estate. Since the meeting we have been investigating more about literacy and working on our action plan to provide regular “Buddy Reading” To look out into the world
sessions at the Yat Tung NAAC centre starting in January 2017. During our sessions we will teach children English by reading English language storybooks and engaging in English language conversation. We will also partner with Kids4Kids, another local NGO dedicated to empowering young people to make a difference.
as interact with students from other schools who are bringing change to their communities. The highlight of the event was having the privilege to listen to one of the world’s leading environmentalists, Dr. Jane Goodall, whose words inspired and encouraged us to continue to search for ways to make a difference.
To further strengthen our action plan, on 11 November a few of us attended the Roots and Shoots Youth Summit hosted by CDNIS and the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI). We had the opportunity to present our ideas for action, as well
We are excited to continue our efforts in creating positive change through our reading programme at the Yat Tung NAAC and look forward to the challenge ahead. Cherie Ho, Year 12 Student
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Tung, a public housing estate located in Tung Chung, where we conducted a brief needs analysis and community mapping exercise. We also decided to work with the Neighbourhood AdviceAction Council (NAAC), a local NGO.
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In the YMCA programmes we relied on youth coaches to help us manage and deliver our programmes and I brought this model to this programme. I think it’s important as a through school that there are opportunities for our secondary students to mentor and develop positive relationships with primary students. We
cater to all abilities and so having youth coaches allows me to develop lessons that cater to the different skating abilities.
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