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Katelyn Chin (aged 10), Saint Rose of Lima’s School
Last month, I went to a zoo in Japan where I pet kangaroos. Some were nice and gentle, but others were naughty and playful. I was about to pet one kangaroo when it suddenly jumped and tried to punch me.
I was so terrified that I ran away and screamed as it chased me. Fortunately, the zookeeper caught the kangaroo and put it in a cage. I breathed a sigh of relief and thanked the zookeeper. That day, I learned that we need to be careful and stay calm around wild animals, especially kangaroos, as they like to punch and kick people.
Charlotte Lau Wing-ching (aged 11), St Paul’s Convent School (Primary Section)
Did you know that around 42 million trees are cut down every day? If this rate continues, nearly one-fourth of the world’s trees will be gone in just a few years! Chopping down forests also destroys animals’ habitats. This could start a chain reaction, as all living creatures depend on one another to live. Eventually, humans will have to face the consequences of our actions. If we don’t stop destroying forests, we will lose many precious resources. However, if we step in and stop this, we can pave the path to a brighter future.
Skyler Ng & Thyler Ng (aged 9), Spanish School of Hong Kong
We recently participated in the “I See Science in Icy Ice Cream” workshop organised by the Hong Kong Science Museum.
It helped us understand the process of ice cream production. We learned how factors such as air, condensation and crystallisation affect its texture, and the scientific principles behind using ice and salt as cooling agents. By manipulating these factors, we were able to create our own ice cream.
We were very happy to learn new scientific knowledge and make delicious ice cream.
