Spring - February 2018 by Jap Imperio

The English Newsletter of YPICA Lee Lim Ming College

February 2018

INSIDE

Volume 3, Issue 1

February 2018

2 Teacher’s PETs Professional Expert Tips (PETs) from your favourite teacher. Spring Spies Our new Spring recruits have their first mission. 3 Ready to Play Games Day is upon us and the hall is your arena for exciting games! 4 No Guts, No Glory Lee’s Got Talent got lit! 6 Lucky Days and Fun Days The family that plays together, stays together! 8 Cover Story Can Painting Smiles on canvass change your mood? 10 Beauty Upon the Sea The Shanghai, Suzhou, Wuxi study tour. 12

Moment in the Sun Is Sports Day all about winning?

Highlights

15 Excellenct Academic Performance 16 Hearts in Harmony

Ms Luk’s PETs on: How to be a Better Artist

urrounded by artwork every day, it’s safe to say that Ms Luk knows a thing or two about art. Many students have created colourful and imaginative art in our school’s art room and while she has taught you the basics, there’s still so much more to understand about art. So if you’ve been planning to create more beautiful masterpieces this school year, read up and learn from the expert. -------Seeing students improve their skills in art class is very inspiring. I often see students who don’t even know how to draw when they were in Form 1 and grow to become better artists when they reach Form 5 or 6. This means that even though art is sometimes considered as a talent, everyone can still learn if they put a little bit of effort into it. Choose Your Medium Many students in Form 1 think that art is all about paint and colours. Art can be dance, music or theatre and even film. But for this discussion we will focus on visual arts, particularly, painting, drawing or printing. The first thing you should figure out is what medium you want to use when you create art. Do you want to use paint? How about pastels? Or would you rather use pencils? Deciding on a medium early on will help you in focusing on learning specific skills and also help in targeting specific materials and equipment to buy. Learn to Draw and Draw Often A lot of students say that they don’t know how to draw. But if you know how to draw basic shapes, you’re already on the right track. Any kind of drawing begins with basic shapes. Read any art book and you will find that to draw a face you simply need a few circles and some lines. It’s just a matter of figuring out where these shapes go. The good thing about drawing is that it almost costs nothing. So, you can practice all you want. Your only investment is time.

Look at Art Whenever you have a school field trip, start noticing the art you find in museums. Observe the different techniques that the artists used to create their masterpieces. The more art you see, the more you will be inspired to create your own work.You will soon see that not all art is beautiful. Sometimes you will wonder why an “ugly” painting is allowed to hang in the middle of a museum. And that’s the bit that you need to understand about art. Art is less concerned about style but more about expression. Who cares if your lines are not straight? And what if you like using clashing colours like blue and black? It’s your own choice, your expression and there is no right or wrong in art. Share Your Work In this age of social media, you’re very familiar with the word “share”. However, when it comes to art, I find that some students can be secretive with their work. They feel that it’s not good enough. Some are afraid to hear bad comments about their work. And it’s understandable because art is something very personal. But sharing your work and getting feedback is another way of improving yourself. At first, share your work only with people you trust. People like your parents, teachers or close friends—they will give you constructive criticism that can help you get better at art. The next time you grab a pencil or paintbrush in art class, remember, the Mona Lisa wouldn’t have been painted if a boy named Leonardo thought it was impossible to paint a masterpiece.

ere’s your chance to sound off in our comments section. Every issue, Spring will post a question on social media and gather some of the interesting answers. For this edition of Spring Spies, we asked you to name one film that made an impact on you and tell us why it’s an important film.

Kristy Rai “Spiderman. It tells us how to help others.” Sahil Kawor “Naruto: The Last. It taught me how valuable love is.” Anky Shahi “Lights Out. It reminds us not to stay home alone!”

GAMES DAY

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PLAY fter the A hard work that everyone has

team up to compete with different classes put in during the in many different first term, we all mass and board deserve a little games. break! Games Day In the hall, the is the perfect mass games offer a distraction new twist on the wherein students relay game prototype. and teachers can The result is

adrenaline-pumping action that is both challenging and fun. Meanwhile, students in the designated game rooms can lay back and relax over a friendly game of Uno, Chinese checkers or balloon twisting.

There are no exams today but Games Day is still a test of sorts. Here, friendship, patience and teamwork are tested. And with a touch of luck, the best class with those qualities will emerge victorious.

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No Guts, No Glory

LEE’S GOT TALENT

n the first day of this school year’s Lee’s Got Talent a little-known, awkward Form 1 boy went up the stage beaming with confidence and with a hint of naiveté. Was he going to dance? Act? Sing? Certainly, he was only going to embarrass himself! Then, the music started and he opened his mouth to start singing. And everyone in the hall was mesmerized by this boy’s sheer talent. But what was even more amazing than his brilliant singing was that, despite his awkward movements, he displayed the confidence of a seasoned performer. It was on that day that everyone in school heard him sing but it was on the second day, during the awarding ceremony, when everyone who didn’t know him learned his name. You couldn’t have missed it even if you tried because his name was the last one announced: “Lee’s Got Talent Champion—Pratik Sarki!” “I love to sing,” Pratik later told Spring in an interview. “I never really tried singing before but when I heard the song “7 Years”, I wanted to sing it. So I tried my best to sound like the singer. I would sing the song over and over again,” he added. Whether you believe that talent is something that you naturally have or a skill you can learn, one thing is for sure--when it comes to competitions, talent is only part of the whole package. What does one need to be on that stage? Guts. You need to set aside your shyness for a few minutes and muster up the courage to perform. For Daisy, this is an easy task. “I’m not shy at all,” she said when Spring asked her about her performance. Perhaps it’s because she has performed on stage before. It certainly helps that she has the support of her friends and teachers. “I’ve practiced for a long time so I was ready,” she added. If you talk about guts, though, the bravest display goes to Form 6C. Their class’ theatrical performance was not only entertaining but it was also a skit that’s full of surprises. Who would have thought that Ibrar would wear a dress on stage or that their reverse Snow White fairy tale would end up in a tender (fake) kiss? You may argue that you are a better actor but the difference is that they stepped up to the challenge and performed on stage. If you already have the talent, build up your confidence to perform on stage. Win or lose, the truth is, you’d have already won once you have performed. Everyone has a talent but it takes a lot of guts to bring that out in the spotlight. Congratulations to all of the winners in this year’s Lee’s Got Talent. Much respect and admiration to those who braved the stage, faced the audience and dared to shine.

Our Principal, Ms Tang, celebrated Pratik Sarki’s winning performance in Lee’s Got Talent 2017. His song ‘7 Years’ tells of the rising singing career of a nobody. Could he be singing aobout his future?

Daisy, Danyal and Nicole (above) gave memorable performances in Lee’s Got Talent. From cute love songs to touching tributes, our school’s best singers know how to delive the message!

Bands (below) are stepping up this year turning LGT2017 into one big jam session! Does this mean it’s time to hold the Battle of the Bands in YPICA?

Class 6C’s (right) theatrical retelling of Snow White will go down in LGT history as one of the funniest performances! It’s comedy gold that was performed with equal wit and charm.

There’s never a shortage of talented dancers (below and right) in YPICA. Hiphop, traditional folk, or jazz, we’ve got it covered. The dance highlight for this year has to go to Class 6B with their epic 90s hits mash-up!

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TWO HOMES, ONE FAMILY

very year, YPICA Lee Lim Ming College celebrates the importance of our families through our Two Homes, One Family activities. For this school year, we invited families to a BBQ picnic in Sai Kung and to a Parent-Child-Teacher Fun Day in school. As usual in these gatherings, parents tend to be shy at first. But when it’s time to play games, they all join in the fun! The mass games are challenging. And after all the running and playing, there is always enough delicious food for everyone to reenergize. The day is not over until we’ve given out prizes in the Bingo game and the Lucky Draw. The lucky ones get to bring home fabulous prizes like electronic gadgets or small kitchen appliances. But it’s not to say that those who did not get their number called aren’t lucky. Being with our families is all the luck we need! That is why we always celebrate Two Homes, One Family—to remind us to treasure our family because not everyone is as lucky to be with the ones we love dearly.

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COVER STORY

t happens to the best of us. You wake up in the morning and you don’t feel like going to school. It’s a sunny day but you’re simply not inspired. If you have been feeling down lately because your friends are not around or you’re not happy with your exam results, creating art might bring back that smile on your face.

expressed by students who wouldn’t normally talk about these things. She believes that expressing feelings through art helps in relieving stress as it frees the mind. In fact, she has already asked her students to make a drawing that reflects their feelings and the results were varied yet revealing. An article published online in The Form 2 students in Miss Law’s class HuffingtonPost.com states that art therapy has have drawn different pictures conveying a a clear effect on depression and has helped whole spectrum of emotions. Anger, joy, and people feel better. The research conducted even sadness were drawn so clearly that it’s by Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of hard to deny the expression taking place. Gothenberg instructed patients to “create a When asked to tell more about their drawing picture of how you are feeling on this and why they chose the particular emotion, particular day.” These patients were not artists some of the students could not explain in so they tried their best to draw or paint their words, others simply said it’s the easiest to feelings on paper. The result was remarkable draw and some refused to answer. as all patients significantly improved their Nevertheless, it’s amazing to observe their state of mind after 10 art sessions. work and glean meaning out of their choice of Back in December of 2017, our art colours and designs. teacher, Miss Law, echoed the gist of this The Form 5 and 6 students have had more research when Spring talked to her about the experience in the creative cave and some were artwork of some YPICA Lee Lim Ming eager to report that creating art indeed makes College students. She recalled her studies them feel relaxed and happy. in university when she learned the positive Meanwhile, not all of art happens in the effects of art in a person’s psychology. classroom. Some students actively seek it by Looking back at our students’ artwork, Miss themselves. They don’t wait for art class to Law pointed out the themes that the students create art. One such student is Sophiya from chose to paint. Issues like peer pressure, stress, 2B. She keeps what she calls an art journal. In and even future hopes and dreams have been it, she doodles, paints, writes poems or pastes

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Anger, joy, and even sadness were drawn so clearly that it’s hard to deny the expression taking place.

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clippings or pictures that help express her thoughts. Going through the pages of her art journal is truly inspiring because it makes the reader want to keep their own journal. In the research mentioned above, Christina Blomdahl, PhD explained that “Painting pictures based on themes and discussing the pictures with the therapist promotes self-reflection and brain stimulation that takes place outside of the conscious mind.” HuffingtonPost.com published another article on art therapy. In the article, Girija Kaimal, assistant professor of creative arts therapies at Drexel University, led a similar study. They concluded that young people could greatly benefit from the de-stressing powers of art. “I think one reason might be that younger people are developmentally still figuring out ways to deal with stress and challenges,” Kaimal theorized. In school, we might not have access to a therapist but if you can pick up a pencil or paintbrush once in a while, you’re already a step towards a happier teen life. And if you have already created something, why not take a step further and discuss your work with your teacher or guidance councilor? Your artwork might reveal something that will help you understand your feelings better.

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Painting pictures based on themes and discussing the pictures with the therapist promotes selfreflection and brain stimulation that takes place outside of the conscious mind.

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STUDY TOUR

hanghai meaning “upon the sea”, is one of the most popular cities in China. Often considered as the New York of China, Shanghai is known as the bustling business hub of the East. But behind the glittering skyline lies a humble city that once started to rise along the now-famous Bund.This is a city that, like the waters of the bund, reflects its calm yet resilient people. The Principal, Ms Tang, together with our students and teachers, flew to Shanghai and nearby cities Suzhou and Wuxi for a 4-day Study Tour on 8-11 November 2017. The trip was both fun and educational. Students visited museums and learned about the

history of that region. They got to sample different food from delicious local cuisine in various restaurants to exciting street favourites. Shanghai lived up to expectations and was glitzy as in any postcard photo. The Shanghai skyline by the Bund easily became the highlight of the night. The students were impressed! “The infrastructure of Shanghai is very nice compared to other parts of China,” Diya Gurung of Form 4B said. Meanwhile, Suzhou offered the perfect calming experience. Away from the busier Shanghai, Suzhou is home to its famous canals that bring to mind the Grand Canal of Venice in Italy. The canals are smaller and the boat rides are far from romantic from the ones in Italy but the scenery is just as picturesque. From the Bund of Shanghai to the canals of Suzhou, our travellers made their way to the city of Wuxi which sits on the

banks of one of China’s largest freshwater lakes, Taihu.Viewing the expanse of this body of water is breathtaking. Students explored several parks and museums and learned more about the culture this side of town. Bryan Molina of Form 5B liked Wuxi the best because of the Donglin Academy. “The most attractive spot for me is the Donglin Academy. It is very famous in China and was established by a well-known soldier,” Bryan explained. Whether it’s upon the sea, along the canal or by the lake, Shanghai, Suzhou and Wuxi have a lot in store for those who dare to explore.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.â&#x20AC;? -Lao Tzu Scan the QR Code for More Photos

SPORTS DAY

Moment in

the SUN ports Day is another opportunity to get your S moment in the sun—you on the Number 1 platform with the gold medal or trophy, a beaming

smile and cameras pointed at you. Not everyone can get this chance so soak it all in! This school year, White House is the champion garnering the most points in big track events and also winning the cheerleading competition. This does not mean though that they’re the only ones who have the right to celebrate. Each small victory is worthy of celebration. There were dozens of sporting events from running to shot-put and long jump to javelin throw. All those days of preparation gave good results in these events. However, win or lose, there were smiles everywhere. This is because despite it being a competition, Sports Day is all about fun. Sports Day is not just a celebration of winners. It’s also a celebration of hard work, friendship, teamwork and determination. If you’re not convinced, take a look at the photos on this page. Which ones would you rather see: photos of people on a platform or pictures of real struggle and friendship? So, congratulate the winners but, most importantly, cheers to you for being part of the Sports Day fun.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Life-Wide Learning Day at Ocean Park was not only enjoyable but also educational. Where else can you learn about ocean life and ride the rollercoaster on the same day?

After Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Got Talent, the fun continues inside the classrooms as each class celebrates the last day of school for 2017!

A day of training at the Hong Kong Police Academy is a dream come true for some of our students who want to join the force. Students had fun in Halloween FrightFest 2017--the scariest Halloween carnival this side of town! Horror house, booth games and photo booths made this event memorable!

The Art and Cultural Interflow in Enping, China with our sister school was a night to remember as students showcased their talents in front of hundreds of attendees!

YPICA students aced the Hang Lung Architects Program workshops in December 2017. This could be the start of a promising career in architecture!

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Form One to Form Five Academic Award FORM 1

FORM 2

FORM 3

FORM 4

FORM 5

KWOK PAK NIN

LI ZULIN

XU HONG

HUANG JING

GAN YIJIAN

HEUNG NASSER NICAVERA

THAPA NICOLASH

TERMULOROSE ANASTASIA FLAMINIANO

SAGHIR RABIA

RAI MANISH

LINDSEY JARRELLE D.

LIMBU AAKASH

GURUNG YASMI

GURUNG DIYA

ABID GHZALA

MOLINA VENICE KYLE CABINTOY

THAPA ROSNI

RAI ANISHA

NGOKCHANTHUK SASIYATRON

GARBUJA SUMIKSHA

Form One to Form Five Outstanding Students First in Class HEUNG NASSER NICAVERA 1A

First in Class KWOK PAK NIN

First in Class LI ZULIN 2A

Second in Class CHENG TSZ HO

Second in Class LINDSEY JARRELLE D.

First in Class SHAHI ANKY 1C

Second in Class GURUNG ASHISH

Third in Class MOLINA VENICE KYLE CABINTOY

Third in Class GURUNG SANISHA

First in Class THAPA NICOLASH

First in Class HAJRAH SHAFIQ

Second in Class LIMBU AAKASH

Second in Class ANGDEMBE PRATIK

Third in Class WOO KIN LONG

Third in Class THAPA ROSNI

Third in Class ALEESHBA ZAINAB

First in Class LI NUOTONG

First in Class

First in Class SARU PUN CHRIST

Second in Class XU HONG

TERMULO ROSE ANASTASIA FLAMINIANO

Second in Class GURUNG YASMI

Second in Class ISIP GERALDINE JAMAICA LHYN GILO

Third in Class LI ZUJIANG

Third in Class RAI ANISHA

Third in Class MOHAMMAD ALI JAVED

First in Class HUANG JING

First in Class SAGHIR RABIA

First in Class GURUNG SUDIP

Second in Class LO NGAR YING

Second in Class GURUNG DIYA

Second in Class JAVERIA

Third in Class HUI YUEN MEI

Third in Class NGOKCHANTHUK SASIYATRON

Third in Class GILANI HAMMAD

First in Class GAN YIJIAN

First in Class RAI MANISH

First in Class RABIA EJAZ

Second in Class LEUNG LOK YIN Third in Class GAN XIAOTING

Second in Class ABID GHZALA Third in Class GARBUJA SUMIKSHA

Second in Class BAKHOTMAH ABDULRAHMAN FAWAZ A

Third in Class YAQOOB IFAT

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Volume 3, Issue 1 February 2018

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