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22 June, 2021

Updated: Aug 12, 2021

Last Week of the School Year!

Here marks the end of this school year with the Year 11 & 13 Graduation Ceremony and the Awards Ceremonies. Although the COVID-19 pandemic brought us a long period of hybrid learning, our students have done a great job on their learning this year. It's also time to say goodbye to all the graduates and leavers and we wish you all the best in your future. We will update this newsletter again in the next school year. Stay safe, have fun and have a great summer holiday ahead!


What's on in Hong Kong...

[New] British Council Study UK Covid19 Updates - June 2021

In light of recent developments in the UK, we are pleased to enclose the attached Study UK update covering the following information:

  • Current situation in the UK

  • Wellbeing support for students

  • Current travel guidance

  • Public health

  • Resources (useful links)

As for students who are planning to study in the UK this September, there is a designated webpage to help them stay up to date:

In addition, here are some upcoming events for information:


Asian Charity Services - ACS Teens Give | Summer 2021 job shadowing at NGOs and help raise funds via video-making!

Teens Give Program As part of Asian Charity Services (ACS)’ ongoing support to NGOs, we have created the Teens Give program to invest in fostering a culture of philanthropy and to facilitate access to the work that NGOs do in Hong Kong. This application is the first step in selecting the participating NGOs for the Teens Give pilot that will be held this summer from July 24 to August 5.


Teens applying for the program should be

  • 13-17 years old

  • Interested in Hong Kong’s social, environmental or community related issues

  • Providing a HK$2000 participation fee for successful applicants (applicants can apply for subsidy if needed)

Benefit for Teens

  • Learn about philanthropy in Hong Kong

  • Gain invaluable summer work experience by shadowing NGO staff in a sector of your interest

  • Receive coaching in video development and presentation skills

  • Produce a marketing video and with it, win funding for your matched NGO


YMCA Counselor-in-training Programme 2021

The YMCA of HK Camping Section provides unique opportunities for children and youth to participate in variety of exciting camp experiences. Our camps provide positive social interactions, develop confidence and character, and challenge campers and leaders to explore their potentials. We are still planning to run the programme in this difficult time and hope that the pandemic will be eased in summer.

All of our volunteer candidates should be at least 15 years old; possess the 4 core values we promote, caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility, as well as self-motivated and willing to take on new challenges in developing skills like public speaking and designing and coordinating programmes for campers aged 5-14. Successful applicants will gain hands-on working experience with children, community service hours, self-confidence, applicable skills in wide range of fields and a network of friends who share similar interests and passion, as well as opportunities in practicing English as our camps are conducted in English. Our organization offers training and mentoring to all of our staff to ensure everyone including both campers and staff take home a fun and rewarding experience.


For more information about our camps and programmes, please visit our website or contact Ms. Mandy Ng or Ms. Bella Fong at 2268 7079 or y.cit@ymcahk.org.hk.


What's on in other countries...

[New] CA - University of Toronto Enrichment Programs - Online Learning

With the summer months upon us, I would like to take this opportunity to let you know about our exciting variety of enrichment programs for high school students. While we will not be running in-person programs this summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are excited to be running our online courses.

In recent years, we have focused on offering Pre-University programs, with a particular focus on developing leadership skills and global citizenship. I’ve highlighted a few potential programs that might be of interest for your students:

1. Global Citizenship Challenge A one-week course in July with a major focus on team-building and problem-solving. Students will be tasked with tackling a global challenge in groups and using the knowledge gained in class to present a final project – this can be great for globally-minded students with various academic interests!

2. Discussions Without Borders A one-week course in July that offers participants the chance to engage in casual conversation with students from around the world in a supportive, inclusive and diverse environment. The class will include both a structured discussion activity and an open conversation in smaller groups, both led by UofT staff and instructors.

3. Perspectives on Global Health This is a 10-week program that takes place on Saturdays with two hours of University of Toronto instruction per week, starting in September. Students focus on developing their understanding of challenges within Global Health through group work (barriers to global health, global mental health, social determinants of health), with the course culminating in a capstone project.


Upon successful completion of a course, all students receive a certificate of completion from the University of Toronto.

Please feel free to check out all our available programs HERE.


[New] UK - UCAS Discovery Week - A week full of inspiration, information and live events!

Get ahead this summer... Explore the possibilities. Start making plans. And focus on you and your future.

This June, we’re bringing you a whole lot of inspiration, information, and live events, with everything you need to get your future plans on track this summer – all packed into just one week, and online!

  • Over 100 unis, colleges and employers

  • Live application clinics and personal statement workshops

  • Course taster sessions and virtual tours

  • Uni life stories and student Q&As

  • Apprentices talk apprenticeships

  • Careers of the future

  • Student finance made easy

  • Cribs live ft. student accommodation

...And lots more!


So, whether you’re looking for some inspiration. Need help with choosing the right path, course, uni, apprenticeship… even accommodation. Or, are ready to take the next step this summer and make a start on your application. Sign up today to take part in what’s set to be an unmissable week and join us live 22 – 26 June.


[New] UK - The Medical School Admission Consulting (MSAG) Summer School

What to Expect

The Summer Club includes over 40 hours of live lessons with currently practising doctors. The sessions run three to four times per week throughout July & August and each session lasts for two hours. You will find a detailed schedule at the bottom of this page. The Summer Club content has been carefully curated to help you with the following:

• Set your Medical school application apart

• Develop the skills to become a better doctor

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Each lesson belongs to one of three topics:

• Public Health

• Medical Ethics

• Tech & Innovation

... and uses one of two methodologies


• Critical Appraisal of Scientific Data

• Debates

Each week, there will also be one bonus lesson to help specifically with your medical school application. These lessons will be taught by Dr Jiva, the founder of the MSAG, who has 14 years of experience in supporting students with their medical school applications and has helped thousands of students successfully get a place at medical school! Click here for more information.

[New] UK - University of Essex

We've recently updated our Schools and Colleges web pages to make them more accessible for you. We've created a new Student Resources page, specifically designed to support students and there are resources for teachers/advisers on our Secondary and Sixth Form pages too.


Taster Week (5-7 July 2021)

We're also excited to announce that bookings are open for Taster Week 2021 - an opportunity for students to explore academic subjects at undergraduate level from the comfort of your classroom. The full programme can be viewed online and students can book and attend individually or with their school/college.


[New] UK - Falmouth University Virtual Open Day Roundup

We’ve collated all our event recordings so you can view them at a time that suits you.

Remember to check out all our upcoming events, too.



[New] Medical Doorway - Study Medicine in the UK and USA with St. George's University

Join St. George’s University School of Medicine and Medical Doorway during this virtual event on 1st July, 2021 for students looking for a future in medicine with entry into SGU’s 5-year MD program. Guest speaker Dr. James Coey, Course Director, Associate Chair and Associate Professor in Anatomy at St. George’s University in partnership with Northumbria University, will cover academics, admissions, and scholarships. We will also hear from SGU Alumna Dr. Tatum Jackson, MD ’20, who will share how SGU has helped shape her success. Students joining this virtual information session will have the opportunity to participate in a live Q&A and will hear about the next steps of the application process and how they can start their journey to becoming a doctor in August 2021 with the Grenada pathway, or September 2021 when choosing the UK or India pathways.


We would be delighted for you to join us on 1st July from 11am (UK) for this unique opportunity to ask questions direct to the Medial Doorway team and St. George's University in Grenada.


SG - National University of Singapore Summer Programs (Science and Business/Economics)

Given the regional lockdowns and travel restrictions, we cannot ignore the importance and value of online education which has become the New Normal in our communities. So this year, it is our pleasure to extend an invitation to your school to join the online summer programs conducted from NUS Campus for senior students (Grade 9 – Grade 12) to help them continue their learning journey.


These programs are specially curated to offer students a vision of the emerging fields in various streams and incorporate unique features such that learning outcomes and experiences for students are enhanced in an online mode. The details of the summer programs are mentioned in the program flyers attached here.

Our team will be conducting multiple online information sessions to share more details pertaining to content and schedule. We would encourage teachers/students/parents to please register for the information sessions at the following links:


US - University of Rochester Online Courses Provide the Advantage of Live Mentorship

“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” So says Isaac Newton. In this spirit, University of Rochester has designed three online courses that enable high schoolers to explore their passions before college. All courses offer live, online mentorship to guide students along the way. Mentors are themselves students with experience in the subjects covered by the courses. They enrich the learning process by adding first-hand experience and can answer questions about majors and careers in the field. They also brainstorm with students and assist with assignments.


All of our courses are flexible, featuring dynamic, online videos led by professors and live sessions with mentors, so students can study anytime, anywhere, at their own pace.


Please click this link for more information.


Unifrog Information - For Year 13 - Studying in the UK - Results day and Clearing 2021 - Student Webinars

New Know-how guides

We've added six new Results day and Clearing guides to the Know-how library so students can start to familiarise themselves with what happens on Results day. The guides cover all aspects of Results day and Clearing; from what to do if you get higher or lower grades than expected, what happens after you accept your place, and a guide for students using Clearing to apply for the first time this cycle.

Each of the six guides features a video giving expert insights from UK Admissions Tutors and can be found in the 'Results day and Clearing' section of the Know-how library. There's also a new Know-how guide in the Resources library for teachers on how best to support students on Results day. All seven guides are also available on the Unifrog blog.


Student webinars

We'll be hosting three webinars in the summer where students will hear from UK Admissions Tutors and current students and learn more about different aspects of Results day and Clearing. Each webinar will have a Q&A session at the end where students can ask the expert panellists their questions.

Results day: Get prepared and understand your options Tue 6 July, 17:00 UK time Results day: On the day and navigating Clearing Wed 7 July, 17:00 UK time Results day: Next steps and preparing for university Wednesday 4 August, 17:00 UK time Students can sign up now via the Webinars tool on their Student homepage, or Register now.

 

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