Sustainability Week
Hong Kong
Year 8, Year 9
Group Size
20
Overview
For Sustainability Week, students will explore conservation and recycling efforts in Hong Kong.
The programme will take place in one of the heritage quarters of Hong Kong and features an experience that highlights the over 115-year history of Tai Po’s iconic monument, Island House. Students will gain practical tips for sustainable living, explore the mangrove, rocky, and sandy shores around the island, and visit the landmark helipad of Tolo Harbor. A key highlight includes a marine litter upcycling workshop known as the Sea Glass Workshop.
The itinerary includes hands-on activities that emphasises the importance of coastal environmental protection. Students will take on the role of oceanographers, investigating seawater properties and marine organisms while learning about the impacts of human activity on marine biodiversity.
Additionally, students will engage in soap cycling and soap arts activities, including distributing the recycled soap in a local neighborhood to promote community hygiene. This week of experiential learning will culminate in designing a one-day service project related to sustainability in Hong Kong, guided by a trip leader.
Highlights
Experience the over 115 years history of the heritage quarter in Hong Kong.
Explore and hands-on experience in coastal environmental protection.
Join marine litter up-cycling workshop.
Learn soap cycling process in Hong Kong and its impact in improving hygiene in Hong Kong and beyond.
Itinerary
This experience will be based in HK and consists of day activities - no overnight stays.
Depending on the specific activity, students may need to work in groups with at least one conversational Cantonese speaker.
Estimated Cost
$3,000
The programme fees are subject to transportation costs, the number of students signing up, and final itinerary.
We aim to manage the cost of this trip/activity effectively, and we will re-adjust/re-calculate the cost prior to the final payment in Aug/Sep 2025.