Weekly Moments｜南风古灶之旅、经济与商科、演奏会与大师课、考试周提醒...

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亲爱的家长：

在佛山霍利斯，课外活动课程（ECA）能够丰富学生们的教育体验，体现了我们的8C价值观：沟通力，主动性，好奇心，协作力，工匠精神，同理心，自信心和创造力。通过各种不同主题的课外活动课程，我们鼓励学生全面发展，探索自己的兴趣，结交志同道合的朋友。我们正在筹备一个关于课外活动课程（ECA）的展览，届时家长将有机会深入了解我们的课外活动课程，了解为什么课外活动课程是校园生活的重要组成部分之一。更多相关信息将会在之后公布，我们期待您的到来和参与。

祝好，

Mrs Arden

一起回顾佛山霍利斯预备部每周精彩瞬间！

Ms Hayward，艺术与设计部门主任

7年级的研学之旅—南风古灶和石湾陶瓷博物馆

本周，七年级的学生们参加了一次充满教育意义的旅行。他们前往南风古灶和石湾陶瓷博物馆，深入了解，体验了石湾陶瓷的迷人之处。在本次研学中，学生们能够亲手体验如何将泥土塑造成各式各样的陶罐和盘子，同时学习了陶艺制作的精细工艺。学生们在探索自己的艺术天赋的同时，也对陶瓷工艺的文化价值有了更深的认识和欣赏。

石湾陶瓷博物馆是一个展示石湾陶瓷演变的宝库。七年级学生们对古代和当代的陶瓷作品感到惊叹，并能够学习了解每件文物背后的历史和文化故事。课堂上的理论知识与实际的文物相结合，这次参观活动是一堂生动有趣的历史课。学生们为正在进行的绘画作品和陶瓷项目收集资料，他们绘制了以水下为主题的陶瓷作品草图，并拍摄了相关照片。

本次研学的最后一站是参观南风古灶，这里有两个建于500年前明朝的龙窑。这些窑至今仍保持着每月两次的烧制频率。学生们亲眼见证了世代相传的传统制陶艺术，并且非常兴奋地期待着在学校开始制作自己的手工陶瓷雕塑。

在本次研学中，学生们不仅提升了他们的艺术技巧，还对中国深厚的文化遗产有了更深入的了解。这次的集体外出活动，让学生们对陶艺有了更清晰的认识，亦促进了同学之间的交流。行程结束时，学生们带回家的除了纪念品之外，还有他们在旅程中学到的知识和感悟。

Ms Ibeodo，经济与商业学科主任

两门学科在过去两年不断发展壮大！

在过去两年中，选择商业与经济学科目的学生不断增加。商业和经济学学科越来越受欢迎，这不仅反映了我们课程的重要性，也体现了我们学生和教师对本学科的重视。

商业学科

过去两年来，我们非常自豪地看到商学与经济学学科实现了显著的人数增长。学生们对这些学科的兴趣日益浓厚，不仅体现了课程的现实意义，也彰显了学生与教师的努力和投入。 

经济学

经济学科在本学年成为了一门非常受欢迎的学科。本学年，我们有一个庞大的10年级经济学班级，这表明学生们对经济学越来越感兴趣。供求关系等的主题正成为热门的主题，这可能是因为它们与数学有关。经济学课程设计结合时事和目前的经济趋势，帮助学生理解经济理论的实际意义。

学科发展的关键因素

选择本学科的人数增长可归因于以下几个关键因素：

实用性：商业和经济学科赋予学生实用的知识技能，这些技能不仅适用于课堂，还适用于现实生活。无论是经营自己的企业还是洞察全球经济动态，本学科的课程内容都能够为他们提供帮助。学生们学会了批判性思考和如果做出明智的选择，这些能力对于任何职业发展都是至关重要的。

创新的教学方式：我们采用了现代化教学方法，确保课程内容有趣、互动性强，并且与当前的全球经济趋势保持一致。在课堂上使用各种教学资源，如交互式白板和在线资源，增强了学生的学习体验。

职业发展：商业和经济学的学习对于学生的未来发展至关重要，无论是创办属于自己的企业还是准备在金融，市场营销或管理领域发展，扎实的基础知识对他们来说都非常重要。 

展望未来

随着部门的发展，我们希望能够继续提升我们课程的广度与深度。我们的目标是通过竞赛和跨学科合作为学生提供更多探索商业和经济学的机会。

我们期待在新的学年迎接更大的成长和成功！

Mr Hobourn，音乐学科总监

10月28日星期一，佛山霍利斯迎来了两位世界级音乐家。安娜女士和尤美德先生在 Hanbury 剧院上演了一场精彩的钢琴与小提琴音乐会，演奏了拉赫玛尼诺夫、斯克里亚宾、约翰·威廉姆斯和德沃夏克的作品。这是一场令人印象深刻音乐会，演奏家们技艺精湛，彼此配合默契，两种乐器融合展现出的丰富音色和表现力更是令人叹为观止。这里还特别感谢主持人Angela W 和 Lucy W 主持这场精彩的音乐会。

音乐会结束后，安娜女士主持了一场钢琴大师班，带领学生们学习莫扎特、柴可夫斯基、德彪西、贝多芬、拉赫玛尼诺夫和蒙萨尔瓦奇的作品。所有学生都演奏了（ABRSM）8级或更高级别教学大纲中的作品。安娜女士的教学鼓舞人心，内容涵盖了技巧、流畅性和音乐塑造表现力等方面。学生们从她的专业知识中获益匪浅。这是安娜女士第二次访问佛山霍利斯，她对学校学生的音乐才华印象深刻和感到极为钦佩。

向参加大师班学习的学生们表示热烈的祝贺：David L、Alina X、Alina D、Mavis M、Ryan D、Angela W和 Lucy W。

下周四，即11月7日，佛山霍利斯将再次在岭南天地举办户外音乐会。中学部和预备部学校的学生们一直在非常努力地排练，学校的大多数乐团都将亮相此次音乐会。请大家务必光临下周四的岭南天地户外音乐会——我保证这将是一场激动人心、充满活力的音乐会，这场音乐会风格多样，相信将是一个美妙的音乐之夜。

在愉快的长周末之后，我们很快将迎来下一周的学院音乐比赛，该比赛将于11月15日星期五即校庆日举行。四个学院一直在准备他们的歌曲，并尝试以不同的创意方式演绎这些歌曲。显然，佛山霍利斯的音乐生活无疑处于快车道上——有太多值得期待的精彩内容展现给大家！

Mrs Kirk，数学部门主任

数学部门一起庆祝万圣节！

Mr Banks，副校长

学院万圣节装饰大赛

今年的万圣节学院装饰大赛充分展现了四个学院学生的创造力和团队精神。在学生和学院主任的共同努力下，学院休息室被学生们布置成他们想象中的万圣节模样，许多装饰都是由学生自己制作的。 

在万圣节期间，学生和教职工前往参观各个学院休息室，欣赏每个学院休息室独特的主题和精美装饰。学院装饰大赛的投票欢迎所有人的参与，鼓励学生们为最喜爱的学院装饰投票，但不能为自己的学院投票。这一规则增加了比赛的悬念，大家都在认真点评其他学院的创意。

今年的万圣节装饰大赛竞争非常激烈，各个学院的票数都相当接近。但最终，狮鹫学院以微弱优势胜出，荣获最佳装饰学院休息室的荣誉！我们向狮鹫学院表示热烈的祝贺，并对所有参与今年装饰活动的学生们和学院主任表示深深的感谢。我们已经开始期待明年的万圣节装饰大赛，期待它将带来新的创意和惊喜。

Dr Kirk，学术部主任

下周，关键阶段三（7-9年级）的学生们将需要参加所有科目的考试。本次考试将会是本学年第一个学习报告中的重要部分。家长和学生将有机会与老师进行面对面的讨论。在考试周之后，我们将会发送一份完整的学习报告，报告主要关于学生在本学期取得的进步以及如何做得更好的建议。

考试相关的信息和具体的考试时间表已经发送了给家长。学生应专注于复习和回顾自己近期的学习内容。复习资料已经放在了班级的Teams中，学生们可以自行查阅。每个人都应该有一支（或两支）黑色圆珠笔、铅笔、一把 30 厘米长的尺子和一块橡皮，以及科学和数学考试需要的计算器。

学生应该在考试中展示自己的能力，全力以赴。对于某些学生来说，这可能是他们第一次进行英国考试。我们期待庆祝学生们在考试取得满意的成绩，无论结果如何，我们祝愿他们在即将到来的考试中一切顺利。

亲爱的家长：

在此跟您分享一个香港游学团的暑期项目，主办方是University Dream。这是一个为期5天的游学之旅，为 A Level 学生量身定制。

项目亮点概况如下，请查阅附件中英文海报获取详细信息：

由校友与在校生带领参观港大、港科大、中文大学及岭南大学，可根据家长的兴趣添加其他私立大学。

参与大学教授和讲师主持的学术研讨，覆盖商业、STEM、人文学科，让学生亲身接触这些科目。

招生咨询工作坊：

• 详细的招生标准和要求

• 特定课程的入学要求 

• 指导个人陈述书
  

• 针对香港大学的面试准备

请您留意，外部项目学校并未参与运营，在此仅作信息提供。家长需自行了解并完成申请流程。我们建议您仔细阅读该项目的相关信息，如果您对任何内容有疑问，请您直接联系主办方，以确保您和孩子能充分了解相关信息并能愉快地参与其中。

感谢您的理解和支持。

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Dear Parents,

At LEH Foshan, extra-curricular activities (ECAs) play a crucial role in enriching our students' educational experience, embodying the core values of our 8Cs: communication, commitment, curiosity, collaboration, craftsmanship, compassion, confidence, and creativity. With over 150 unique ECAs, our programme offers students invaluable opportunities to develop skills, explore interests, and nurture friendships in an environment that encourages personal growth and discovery. Later this month, we are  excited to host an ECA Fair where parents will have the chance to explore the full range of activities we offer, ask questions, and gain a deeper understanding of this extraordinary part of school life. Keep an eye out for more details, and we look forward to welcoming you to this inspiring event!

Best Regards

Mrs Arden

Enjoy the video and experience the weekly excitement and vibrancy at Prep School! 

by Ms Hayward, Head of Art and Design Faculty

Year 7 Educational Visit to the Nanfeng Kiln and Shiwan Ceramics Museum

This week, the Year 7 students, embarked on an educationally enriching school trip to Nanfeng Kiln and Shiwan Ceramic Museum, immersing themselves in the vibrant world of Shiwanware ceramics. The journey began with the students having lots of fun with hands-on experiences, at the clay pot pottery class, shaping clay into various designs of pots and plates and gaining insights into the meticulous process of making pottery. The air was filled with creativity as young minds explored their artistic talents, fostering a deeper appreciation for the cultural significance of ceramic craftsmanship.

Year 7 students then explored the Shiwan Ceramic Museum, a treasure trove showcasing the evolution of Shiwan pottery. Students marvelled at the diverse array of ancient and contemporary ceramic masterpieces, learning about the historical roots and cultural stories behind each artifact.

The museum visit served as a living history lesson, connecting classroom teachings with tangible artifacts. The student drew sketches and took photographs of ceramics with an under the water theme as research to support their current painting and ceramic project at school.

Our last stop was a tour of the Nanfeng Kiln, which houses two Dragon Kilns built 500 years ago in the Ming Dynasty. The kilns are still fired twice a month. Students witnessed the traditional art of pottery-making passed down through generations and are very excited to start making their own hand built ceramic sculptures in school.

Throughout the trip, the students not only honed their artistic skills but also gained a broader understanding of China's rich cultural heritage. The excursion fostered a sense of camaraderie among classmates, creating lasting memories and sparking a newfound appreciation for the delicate artistry of ceramics. As the students returned to school, their backpacks were not only filled with souvenirs but also with a deeper cultural awareness that would resonate in their studies and personal growth.

by Ms Ibeodo, Head of Economics & Business Studies

Celebrating Two Years of Growth!

Over the past two years, we are proud to report significant growth in the Business and Economics department. The increasing interest in these subjects is a testament to both the relevance of the curriculum and the dedication of our students and teachers.

Business Studies: A Growing Interest

Over the past two years, we are proud to report significant growth in the Business and Economics department. The increasing interest in these subjects is a testament to both the relevance of the curriculum and the dedication of our students and teachers..

Economics: A Booming Subject

Economics has also become a favourite among our students. This year, we’ve welcomed an especially large Year 10 Economics cohort, showing that students are increasingly interested in understanding the forces that shape our world. Topics such as supply and demand are becoming household favourites, likely due to their connections to maths. The Economics curriculum is designed to be dynamic and relevant, incorporating current events and trends to help students understand the practical implications of economic theories.

Why the Growth?

The growth in these subjects can be attributed to several key factors:

Real-World Relevance: Business and Economics provide students with practical knowledge that they can apply beyond the classroom. From running a business to understanding global economics, these subjects offer invaluable life skills. Students learn to think critically and make informed decisions, skills that are essential in any career path.

Innovative Teaching: Our dedicated teachers have embraced modern teaching methods, ensuring that lessons are engaging, interactive, and aligned with current global trends. The use of technology in the classroom, such as interactive whiteboards and online resources, has enhanced the learning experience.

Career Preparation: Many students recognise that a solid understanding of Business and Economics is crucial for future success, whether they aim to start their own business or pursue a career in finance, marketing, or management. 

Looking Ahead

With the department’s growth, we are excited to continue expanding and enhancing our curriculum. We aim to offer even more opportunities for students to explore Business and Economics through competitions and cross-curricular collaborations.

We look forward to another year of growth and success!

by Mr Hobourn, Director of Music

On Monday 28th October, LEHF welcomed two world-class musicians to the school. Ms An Na and Mr Meidad Yehudayan performed a wonderful piano/violin concert in the Hanbury Theatre, with works by Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, John Williams and Dvorak. This was a highly impressive concert, delivered with technical expertise, extraordinary interaction between the performers, and the variety of tone and expressive shaping on both instruments was truly impressive. Many thanks to Angela W and Lucy who hosted the concert.

Following the concert, Ms An Na led a Piano Masterclass, taking students through works by Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, and Montsalvatge. All students played works from the ABRSM Grade 8 syllabus, or higher. Ms An Na's teaching was inspirational covering aspects of technique, fluency, and musical shaping. The students hugely benefitted from her expertise. This was Ms An Na's second visit to LEH Foshan, and she is extremely impressed by the musical talent that exists at the school.

Many congratulations to all students who took part in the masterclass: David, Alina X, Alina D, Mavis, Ryan D, Angela W, and Lucy.

Next Thursday 7th November, LEHF will once again be performing under the lights and mics of Lingnan Tiandi. The students from Secondary and Prep Schools have been working very hard, and most of the school's ensembles will feature in this concert. Please do try to come to Lingnan Tiandi next Thursday - I can promise you an exciting and dynamic concert, with a wide variety of musical styles on offer. It should be a wonderful evening of Music.

Following the long weekend, we quickly turn to the House Music Competition the following week, taking place on Founder's Day, Friday 15th November. The four houses have been preparing their songs and challenging themselves with interpreting the songs in different creative ways. Life in LEHF Music is certainly in the fast lane at the moment - much to look forward to!

by Mrs Kirk, Head of Mathematics Faculty

Halloween Scary Maths

by Mr Banks, Deputy Head

House Room Halloween Decoration Competition

This year’s House Room Halloween Decoration Competition brought out incredible creativity and teamwork from all four Houses. Each House area was transformed with festive and spooky decorations, thanks to the collaborative efforts of students and their House Masters. Many of the decorations were handmade, showcasing students’ skills and craftmanship in bringing their Halloween visions to life.

Throughout Halloween, students and staff visited each House Room, enjoying the unique themes and impressive details on display. Voting was open to both students and staff, who were encouraged to vote for their favourite House — with the rule that no one could vote for their own. This added an extra level of excitement, as everyone considered the creativity and effort of their peers.

The competition was a close one, with votes spread fairly evenly across the Houses. However, Gryphon House emerged as the winner, taking the title for best-decorated House Room! A big congratulations to Gryphon, and a huge thank you to all students and House Masters who put so much effort into this year’s event. We’re already looking forward to next year’s Halloween competition and the creative surprises it will bring!

by Dr Kirk, Head of Academics

Students in Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) will sit examinations in all subjects next week. This assessment period plays an important part in the first reporting cycle of the year. Parents and students have had the chance to have face-to-face discussions with teaching staff and the upcoming assessment week will be followed by a full report, highlighting progress made this term and offering suggestions as to how to improve further in the future.

More information regarding the format of each examination and specific class timetables have been distributed to parents. Students should be focusing on revision and review of their work to date, while teachers have placed revision material on class Teams to help with their preparation. Everyone should have a black ball point pen (or two), pencils, a 30 cm ruler and a rubber, along with any special equipment noted in the information sent out (e.g. a calculator for Science and Maths examinations).

Students should be looking forward to showing off what they are capable of, working to the best of their ability and, for some, practising for the first time the skills and techniques required in UK style examinations. We look forward to celebrating our students’ success, at whatever level of achievement, and wish them all the best as they prepare for the tests to come.

Dear parents,

We’d like to share an external programme, HK Study Tour, organised by UNI-D. It’s a 5-day study tour, tailoring for A Level track students.

Please find the study tour flyer highlighting the key offerings: 

University tours of HKU, HKUST, CUHK, and Lingnan University, led by current students/alumni. We can include additional private universities based on parent interest.

Academic seminars covering Business, STEM, and Humanities, delivered by University Professors and Faculty, giving students first-hand exposure to these subjects.

Comprehensive admissions workshops covering: 

• Detailed admissions standards and requirements   

• Course-specific entry requirements 

• Personal statement guidance

• Interview preparation specific to Hong Kong universities 

Please be aware that we do not engage in this programme. Parents should independently explore and complete the application process. We encourage you to carefully review all pertinent details. Should you have any questions, we recommend reaching out directly to the organisers to ensure a thorough understanding and a good experience for you and your child. 

Thank you for your understanding and support.