reflection on 10-7-2011

Reflection on 10-7-2011


Aleena Wong (4T)

After breakfast, we were taken to the kitchen to prepare food for our picnic. We each took some drinks and fruit, and made sandwiches. At around 12:30 p.m., we left for Hyde Park.

At Hyde Park we all sat down in groups and ate. When we had all finished, we played some games. My friends and I played soccer and hula hoop. Some other people played rugby and cricket.

It was an amazing afternoon with wonderful weather and we spent many hours playing Limlo and other games, or simply lying down and relaxing.When it was around 5 o’clock, we made our way back to the halls of residence, where we stayed until we went to a Japanese restaurant for dinner.

It had been a pleasant afternoon at the park. We enjoyed it very much because in Hong Kong, there aren’t any big spacious parks with grass lawns.

Sindy Yeung (4S)

Today is Sunday, meaning that it is time to play hard. After having a late breakfast at the junior common room, we went back to the dormitories to pack our bags for today’s picnic. Then, our mentors led us to the kitchen to make sandwiches for lunch. The table was covered with food we had ordered earlier, including fresh fruits like bananas, strawberries and grapes, and also snacks such as crisps and chocolates. Whereas for the sandwiches, we had bought ham, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and avocado. At around twelve, we set off to Hyde Park. The weather had been sunny and a bit windy. It was an enjoyable walk. Soon, we found ourselves sitting in circle on a grassy lawn. Lunch began, all of us were savoring the home-made sandwiches. Fruits, snacks and drinks were never in short supply, we had a rich meal. Then, games began. There were different games going on at the same time, mentors were playing Limbo, the boys had a soccer game, while we played cards and hula hoops. When we got tired, we would lay on the grass and chat with friends. Everyone was enjoying themselves. It was such relaxing afternoon. For dinner, our group went to Wagamama, a Japanese restaurant. It had been a long time since I last ate Japanese food in Hong Kong. I ordered fried noodles which were a bit salty, but still very tasty. After a short walk back to our dorms, we were allowed to chill out before washing up and going to bed. This was by far the best day I had in London.

Jennifer Chu (4A)

Today was a relaxing day after the busy week. All group members said that they had a long sleep last night and were not willing to wake up this morning. After breakfast, we went to the kitchen to prepare our ‘picnic lunch’. It was a new experience for us we had few opportunities to prepare picnics in Hong Kong. When we arrived at the Hyde Park, we were amazed by the spectacular view as everything was so picturesque… the green grass and the blue sky fluffy clouds. We enjoyed ourselves a lot at the park. We played a lot of games and sports and I even slept on the grass.

After this relaxing day, we have to prepare for the lessons next week and it will be a fresh start.

Rachel Chao (4A)

Today was the second Sunday since we came to UK. After having breakfast, we collected food that we had ordered on Friday. We had fruits, bread, ham, cheese…etc. We made our own sandwiched for the picnic in the Hyde Park. After about one hour of preparation, we assembled in groups and finally set off to the Hyde Park. There were lots of families enjoying their Sunday in the Hyde Park. Some were playing ball games, some were cycling and others were jogging. We found it so surprising that there is such a big and green park in Central London. We think this was the most relaxing day since we arrived at Imperial College. We enjoyed sitting on the grass to have our lunch and playing different games in the park since we seldom have this chance in Hong Kong.

Ingrid Lai (4U)

Today was a picnic day! We made our food in the morning together. There were: bread, wrap, cheese, lettuce, corn and some mayonnaise with tuna and chicken. We also had some fruits, such as grapes and pears. Although all of our group mates scored A in their Home Economics lessons, we still made a mess due to the limited space and utensils. However, I enjoyed this process since it is a rare opportunity for us to make our own food and go for a picnic.

At noon, we brought our food together with some balls and hoops and headed to Hyde Park. We shared our team spirit by taking the heavy bags of food and drinks alternatively. After a ten-minute walk, we arrived at Hyde Park. We were very excited as many of us were starving.

It was relaxing to sit on the lawn and we enjoyed the sun. Thanks to the weather for being so charming today. After having our ‘home-made’ sandwiches and wraps, we started to play. Some played football, some played hoops and some played hide and seek. Everyone was running here and there. We definitely enjoyed the outing.

I had made a new friend during the picnic too. He is Sercan and he comes from Turkey. He is fourteen years old and he had been studying forensic science in the first week of the STEM summer school. His favourite sport is football. I thought it was a great chance to know and learn different cultures by making new friends. I hope I would be able to do so in the coming weeks!

We went back to our dormitory at 5pm. While I was playing cards with Ivy in my room, the fire alarm rang. I grabbed my room card immediately and ran to the ground floor. I saw everyone panicking: some ran out in bare foot, some with their hair wet and some even brought their luggage with them! We were told to go onto the lawn. Luckily, after 5 minutes, we could go back to our rooms. This was surely a memorable experience for me.

Lorraine Fung (4S)

Time flies! We have stayed in England for a week already and we have gradually got used to lives here. After yesterday’s long walk, we all got phobia walking. Yet, we were still looking forward our picnic lunch.

We had breakfast this morning as usual. Before long, we gathered at the kitchen in the dormitory to prepare our food for the picnic. Throughout the presentation, we had a good time and we came to understand the significance of labour division. We finally made wraps and sandwiches successfully because of our well-designed collective effort.

After that, we set off to Hyde Park on foot. The weather was just right for outdoor activities and we spent a brilliant afternoon there. Besides having what we made in the kitchen, we played a lot of group activities such as killer, balls, cards, of even greater appeal, we also played limbo, which is a game testing our body flexibility and we all enjoyed it.

In this picnic, we knew more about each other and this also strengthened our friendship. In London, we can get away from the hustle and bustle in Hong Kong, We felt relaxed and we enjoyed staying in the natural environment. But all these things won’t last forever, If we don’t protect the earth, our next generation will not be able to enjoy this wonderful scenery. So let’s be environmentally friendly!

Sandra Leung (4S)

Today is Sunday, we went to Hyde Park to have a picnic. However, we had to prepare the food and drinks first. Our group ordered some bread, veggies, ham, bacon, corn and mayonnaise to make sandwiches and salads. Also, we made some fruit punches. We learned how to cooperate with others to make food. We each did a part of the job and got it done quickly. After making the food in the hall’s kitchen, we carried all the stuff to the park nearby. In the park, we played cards with the mentors. We also played some sports games. When we played the games, we made new friends with other groups. I hope that we will keep in touch when the summer school ends.

We went to a restaurant for “fish and chips” and pizzas after we left the park. “Fish and chips” are simply a fish fillet with French fries. This is a very traditional and popular English dish. Although the dish was quite unhealthy, we think that we really blended in the English life.