October,2025

各位親愛的家長及同學：

Dear parents and students,

A month has swiftly passed, and the first day of October coincided with the National Day celebration, followed by the warm holidays of the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Chung Yeung Festival. With various activities unfolding one after another, this month once again flew by in a fulfilling and busy manner.

In recent years, the Education Bureau has promoted the integration of curriculum updates into overall school planning, guided by the principles of “organic integration, natural connection, diverse strategies, mutual coordination, learning within and beyond the classroom, and whole-school approach.” Seizing this opportunity, we organized a cross-disciplinary themed activity for students—“LTY Mid-Autumn Celebration”—which connected different subjects through Mid-Autumn Festival-related content, helping students understand the relationships between areas of knowledge. This activity offered diverse learning experiences to deepen students’ understanding of traditional culture. Through collaboration among subject teachers, full participation from teacher and students, and enthusiastic involvement from parents, we not only promoted cross-curricular learning and reading but also aimed to achieve the following goals: enhance students’ sense of identity with Chinese traditional culture, deepen national identity awareness; showcase students’ abilities in art, language, and technology through a school-wide lantern exhibition; and cultivate healthy eating habits through related activities. The activities are arranged as follows:

十月六日（星期一）學校規劃為教師專業發展日，當日學生無需上課。活動主題為「老師木工店」——教師培訓工作坊，旨在透過團隊合作形式的木工實作，強化教師間的協作精神，並在輕鬆的創作過程中舒緩日常工作的壓力，進一步促進教師身心健康。活動中，教師們投入於製作木凳的每個環節，無論是組合、繪圖還是上色，皆全心參與；即使時間有限，不少教師仍堅持完成，甚至將未完成的作品帶回家繼續創作，充分展現了工作坊的成功與吸引力。

Monday, 6th October was designated as Teacher Professional Development Day, during which students had no classes. The theme of the day was “Teacher’s Carpentry Workshop”—a training session aimed at strengthening teamwork among teachers through hands-on carpentry. In a relaxed creative process, teachers relieved work-related stress and promoted physical and mental well-being. Teachers were fully engaged in every step of making wooden stools—from assembling, drawing, to painting. Despite limited time, many teachers insisted on completing their work, even taking unfinished pieces home to continue, demonstrating the workshop’s success and appeal.

為持續提升本校教學品質，校長自十月起展開觀課計畫。此舉主要目的在協助新進教師掌握本校教學要求，同時精煉中層人員的觀課技巧，最終確保學生能在課堂中有效學習。第一期觀課將持續至十一月中旬，涵蓋中文、英文、數學、常識、人文、科學及德育公民等科目；第二期則以術科為主，並預計於考試後進行。

To continuously improve the quality of teaching, the principal launched a lesson observation program starting in October. The main goal is to support new teachers in understanding the school’s teaching standards and to refine the observation skills of senior teachers, ultimately ensuring effective student learning in the classroom. The first phase of observations will run until mid-November, covering subjects such as Chinese, English, Mathematics, General Studies, Humanities, Science, and Moral & Civic Education. The second phase will focus on practical subjects and is scheduled after the assessment period.

十月十八日（星期六）為本校家長日，同時舉行「學校法團校董會家長校董選舉」與「第二十七屆家長教師會主席及執委會委員選舉就職典禮」。家長們首先與班主任會面，了解子女開學至今一個半月的學習情況，隨後參與投票及觀看開票過程。本次選舉結果，由蘇健基先生再度連任家長校董，這已是他第七次獲此殊榮；同時，他也續任家長教師會主席一職，持續為學校社群服務。

Saturday, 18th October was Parent Day, which also featured the School Incorporated Management Committee Parent Manager Election via the 27th Parent-Teacher Association Chairperson and Executive Committee Inauguration Ceremony. Parents first met with class teachers to know about their children’s progress over the past month and a half, then participated in voting and observed the ballot counting process. Mr. So Kin Kei was re-elected as Parent Manager for the seventh time and also continued his role as PTA Chairperson, continuing his dedicated service to the school community.

十月二十二日至二十五日，本校舉辦本學年首次跨境交流活動，前往我國首都北京進行參訪。出發前夕，師生難免有些擔憂—因香港正值颱風來襲，而北京又逢氣溫驟降，行程一度可能受到影響。幸而天公作美，出發當日雖為陰雨天氣，航班仍順利啟程。抵達北京後，氣溫明顯轉冷，師生紛紛添上厚重外套保暖，並隨即展開行程，參觀2008年奧運留下的標誌性建築「水立方」與「鳥巢」。面對這些宏偉而具代表性的場館，師生自然不忘拍照留念，記錄這難得的體驗。行程包括：王府井、北京故宮博物院、鳥巢、水立方、周口店遺址博物館，從活動照片與學生的直接分享中，可以看出他們對行程中的膳食安排與住宿環境均感到十分滿意。我們相信，透過這次實地參訪，學生對國家發展的現況與成就，定能建立起更具體而深入的認識。

From 22nd – 25th October, the school held its first cross-border exchange activity of the academic year, visiting Beijing, the capital of our country. On the eve of departure, teachers and students were understandably concerned—Hong Kong was experiencing a typhoon, and Beijing was facing a sudden drop in temperature, potentially affecting the trip. Fortunately, the weather cooperated, and although it was rainy on the day of departure, the flight proceeded smoothly. Upon arrival in Beijing, the temperature dropped significantly, prompting everyone to bundle up before beginning the itinerary, which included visits to the iconic Water Cube and Bird’s Nest from the 2008 Olympics. Faced with these grand and symbolic venues, teachers and students eagerly took photos to capture the memorable experience. The itinerary also included Wangfujing, the Palace Museum, the Bird’s Nest, the Water Cube, and the Zhoukoudian Site Museum. From the photos and students’ feedback, it was clear they were very satisfied with the meals and accommodations. We believe this first-hand experience helped students gain a more concrete and in-depth understanding of the country’s development and achievements.

十月三十一（五），以別開生面的「萬聖節暨便服日」劃下十月的句點。適逢第十五屆全國運動會——其中八個項目將於香港舉行——我們特別以「Sporty Halloween」為主題，將萬聖節慶祝與體育運動元素相結合。當天為學生設計了多項體能活動，如投籃、投擲與平衡車等，鼓勵學生盡情舒展身體、享受運動樂趣。我們也榮幸邀請到世界龍岡學校朱瑞蘭（中英文）幼稚園一同參與，不論是本校或幼稚園學生，皆以充滿奇特趣致風格的裝扮熱情投入，現場氣氛歡愉而融洽。

Friday, 31st October marked the end of the month with a unique “Halloween and Casual Dress Day.” Coinciding with the 15th National Games, with eight events held in Hong Kong, we adopted the theme “Sporty Halloween”, combining Halloween festivities with sports elements. Various physical activities were designed for students, such as basketball shooting, throwing, and balance bike riding, encouraging them to stretch and enjoy the fun of exercise. We were honored to invite LKWFS Chu Sui Lan Anglo-Chinese Kindergarten to join us. Both our students and the kindergarteners enthusiastically participated in creative and quirky costumes, creating a joyful and harmonious atmosphere.

今年，本校全新換代的校服正式亮相，迅速收穫了家長與同學的一致好評。新校服不僅在顏色搭配與款式設計上煥然一新，穿著舒適度也大幅提升，讓學生們樂於穿著，更自然而然地學會珍惜與愛護。
關於校園是否應推行校服制度，各界向來有不同聲音。我理解許多同學更偏愛便服 — 既舒適自在，又能充分展現個人穿搭風格。但不得不說，便服上學容易滋生攀比之心，同學間難免比較衣物的款式新穎度與價格高低，久而久之可能形成不良校園風氣。

This year, our school’s new generation of uniforms was officially launched and quickly received unanimous praise from parents and students. The new uniforms feature refreshed color combinations and design styles, with significantly improved comfort, making students more willing to wear them and naturally learn to cherish and care for them.
Regarding whether schools should implement a uniform policy, opinions have always varied. I understand that many students prefer casual wear—it’s comfortable and allows for personal style expression. However, casual attire can easily lead to comparisons among students regarding fashion trends and clothing prices, which may gradually foster a negative campus atmosphere.

在我看來，穿著校服上學蘊含著深遠的積極意義。每天清晨穿上校服，不僅是一個簡單的儀式感動作，更是一種強烈的心理暗示：它提醒我們即將切換至學習狀態，應以專注的態度投入校園生活。這正契合了「戲劇教育」中「老師入戲」的習式 — 透過外在的身份標誌，幫助我們快速進入角色，用心演好「學生」這一人生階段的重要身份。
十月初，校服供應商到校為同學們量製冬季校服時，我突然萌生了一個念頭：不如我也訂製一套，穿著出現在師生與家長面前，用實際行動示範校服的正確穿著方式。更重要的是，我希望透過這一舉動，讓大家看見校服與價值觀教育的自然融合。

In my view, wearing a school uniform carries profound positive significance. Putting on a uniform each morning is not just a simple ritual—it’s a strong psychological cue that signals the transition into learning mode and encourages a focused attitude toward school life. This aligns with the concept of “Teacher in role” in drama convention—using external identity markers to help us quickly assume our roles and wholeheartedly play the part of “students” during this important life stage.
At the beginning of October, when the uniform supplier came to measure students for winter uniforms, I suddenly had an idea: why not order a set for myself and wear it in front of students and parents to demonstrate the correct way to wear the uniform? More importantly, I hope this action shows how uniforms naturally integrate with values education.

校服從不只是一件衣物，它既是學生身份的鮮明象徵，更是傳遞正向價值的重要載體。整齊劃一的校服，彰顯的是團結一心的精神，讓每個人都意識到自己是學校大家庭中不可或缺的一員；堅持穿校服到校，是在不知不覺中培養對學習的責任感；遵守校服規範，則是在潛移默化中建立守法守規的意識。身著校服，我們便肩負起代表學校形象的使命，無論在何種場合，都要展現出堅毅不拔的品格；而整潔穿著校服，既是對自己的尊重，也是對師長與同學的體諒。

A school uniform is never just a piece of clothing—it is a clear symbol of student identity and a vital vehicle for conveying positive values. Uniformity reflects unity, reminding everyone that they are indispensable members of the school family. Wearing the uniform daily fosters a sense of responsibility toward learning; following uniform regulations subtly builds awareness of law and order. Wearing the uniform means representing the school’s image, and in any situation, we must show resilience and strength. Neat attire reflects self-respect and consideration for teachers and peers.

作為 LTY 的學生，校服上凝聚著學校的悉心栽培與殷切期望，我們理應以勤學苦讀回報這份養育之恩。這套校服更承載著深厚的文化底蘊：它時刻提醒我們牢記國民身份，珍惜國家給予的安穩學習環境，並以此為動力勤奮向上，立志將來為社會發展貢獻力量。
我們更要懷揣感恩之心，感念家長不辭辛勞地為我們準備校服與各類學習用品。这份濃濃的孝親之情，應當轉化為具體行動 —— 在學業上追求精益求精，在生活中體貼體諒家人，最終成長為有擔當、有溫度、能撐起國家未來的棟樑之才。

We must also hold gratitude in our hearts, appreciating our parents’ tireless efforts in preparing uniforms and learning supplies. This deep filial love should be transformed into concrete actions—pursuing excellence in academics, showing care and understanding in daily life, and ultimately growing into responsible, compassionate individuals who can support the future of our nation.

世界龍岡學校劉德容紀念小學
陳進華校長

Chan Chun Wah, Fred
Principal

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