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Juliette Cheung (Primary 3), Good Hope Primary School cum Kindergarten
Tiny blue penguins can be found in New Zealand and Australia. Emperor penguins and king penguins live in Antarctica. The endangered African penguin lives in southern African waters. The Galapagos penguin lives north of the equator.
Penguins are born from eggs, which are incubated by their fathers. The father keeps the egg warm until it hatches.
I remember watching a penguin parade in Hokkaido. It was unforgettable. The penguins waddled across the road. They were so adorable! I wish I had a baby penguin as a pet!
Sean Chan Yau-shun (aged 8), Hong Kong and Macau Lutheran Church Ming Tao Primary School
During the summer holiday, I tried “iFLY” in Shenzhen. In the shop, I saw a big cylindrical pipe in the middle of the room. I watched people flying up and down, and my jaw dropped.
Before I flew, a coach taught me techniques for balancing myself in the air. Then, I changed into a flying suit and wore a helmet. I almost had cold feet while waiting for my turn.
When I stepped into the cylinder, a strong wind blew from the ground and made me float in the air. I tried hard to balance. The coach also helped me do some tricks. I felt scared, but it was exciting and fun.
Kay Liu Chi-chin (aged 11), Bishop Walsh Primary School
Last year, I joined the iSEL programme from Save the Children and SideBySide. It focused on emotional management, empathy and communication.
I used to struggle to control my emotions, often crying and losing my temper unexpectedly. However, I learned strategies to calm myself, such as meditation, taking breaks and engaging in enjoyable activities.
I also used to be reserved and would rarely speak up. Now, I feel more confident and no longer shy away from expressing my thoughts.
Lastly, through group activities, I learned to get along with others by listening to and respecting different opinions.
This programme has significantly improved my emotional regulation, boosted my confidence, and enhanced my ability to interact harmoniously with my classmates.
