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Zero Chan

It will be an exciting and different summer for a group of students from four Sam Yuk secondary schools.

Forty-six students have left for the United States, where they will take English lessons and visit scenic spots.

The Form One to Six students are from Hong Kong Sam Yuk Secondary School, Kowloon Sam Yuk Secondary School, Tai Po Sam Yuk Secondary School and Sam Yuk Middle School (Clearwater Bay).

Hong Kong Sam Yuk Secondary School principal Lawrence Yu Cheong-ning, who initiated the programme, had arranged for 14 outstanding students to go on the trip for free.

'I think it is a great prize for outstanding students with good conduct and academic performance. Many of them are visiting the US for the first time,' Mr Yu said.

During the 16-day trip, the students will stay at La Sierra University in Riverside, South California, where they will attend English lessons conducted by local teachers.

Mr Yu said the trip would be a good opportunity for the students to speak English freely.

A pre-tour session was held last month to prepare the students and the seven teachers, who are accompanying them, for the trip.

Fifth former Johnny Fung Ka-pan, 18, was one of the outstanding students rewarded a free trip. Having just finished his Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), Ka-pan plans to do volunteer work during the summer.

The Kowloon Sam Yuk Secondary School student said English was his favourite subject, but there were few opportunities to practise speaking it.

'I want to talk to foreigners while I am in the US, and I want to learn about their culture,' Ka-pan said.

He hopes not only to improve his English skills, but also to make American friends with whom he can keep in touch.

'I will bring some traditional handicrafts with me to give to my new friends. I also want to give the Americans a good impression of Chinese people,' he said.



Students to hone English skills, learn  about US culture