曹光彪書院於3月15日舉辦珠海淇澳島研習之旅，院生參觀了紅樹林保護區、淇澳抗英禁煙勝利廣場，和蘇兆徵故居陳列館。

在紅樹林保護區，志願講解員介紹了紅樹林的生存環境、分佈以及分類（如真紅樹和半紅樹），以及紅樹林防風固堤、淨化海水、維護生態平衡等重要作用。還有各種不同的紅樹植物，如有劇毒的海芒果，能泌鹽的桐花樹，毒性可致失明的海漆樹等。 此外，紅樹林中棲息著豐富多樣的海洋生物，包括招潮蟹、相手蟹、小靈貓、黑鳶、八哥、小白鷺等。

在蘇兆徵故居陳列館，同學們了解他的生平故事、事業足跡和奮鬥歷程。蘇兆徵參與領導了震驚中外的香港海員大罷工和省港大罷工，是中國工人運動的先驅。

在淇奧村沿著白石街漫步，一路上參觀淇奧村史館、淇奧祖廟、淇奧抗英禁煙勝利紀念廣場等，實地感受淇澳島的歷史演變及發展。

參考：淇澳島研習導讀

以下是部分同學的回饋：

“參觀淇澳島紅樹林的經歷，讓我更加珍惜自然，對保護環境有了更深的體悟。我將努力宣傳紅樹林的價值，呼籲更多的人關注保護自然資源，共同努力創造一個更美好的環境。”

“我不僅領略了珠海的自然風光和人文底蘊，更深化了對生態保育和紅色教育的理解和感悟。 這次體驗將激勵我更加珍惜環境資源，傳承革命精神，為實現個人成長和社會發展貢獻自己的力量。”

“這次活動讓我們銘記歷史、珍愛和平，更激勵我們勇於擔當、勇往直前，為實現國家復興和社會進步貢獻自己的力量。”

“我深深感受到了蘇兆徵對國家的愛和貢獻。他用血肉之軀和犧牲精神譜寫了一段永恆的忠誠，為我們這個偉大的國家奉獻了一生。”

To commemorate the 31st anniversary of the promulgation of the Basic Law of the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, Chao Kuang Piu College organized the “Inspiring Seminar: The rights guaranteed by the Basic Law of the Macau SAR” on 13th March 2024. Dr. LAI Kuan Ju, Research Assistant Professor of the Faculty of Law of the University of Macau, gave the lecture to over 20 students.

The seminar centered on the concept of law, explaining in depth the important relationship between law and society, the purpose of the constitutional law, the legal status of the Basic Law and so on, as well as to enable the participants to understand the connection between the Basic Law and themselves. At the same time, the program also introduced the basic rights in the Basic Law that are closely related to life.

Through this activity, Chao Kuang Piu College hoped to enhance the civic responsibility and knowledge integration ability of the participants, and to incorporate the promotion of the two laws into their college life in order  to cultivate a sense of legal awareness and patriotism among the students. Participants said that the activity helped them to learn more about the rights conferred by the Basic Law, realizing the close relationship between the Basic Law and themselves.

The Inspiring Seminar Series is a CKPC signature program that runs through the semesters since 2017. Professors, scholars, and professionals from different background share their perspectives on a wide range of contemporary topics. It promotes interdisciplinary exchanges and broadens students’ horizons, creating an environment of intellectual growth in both science and humanities, and fostering and enhancing students’ competencies in various fields.

On 21st February 2024, Chao Kuang Piu College (CKPC) organized a “Fantasy Tour: Visit to the Macau International Airport” activity for 30 students and tutors. During the activity, representatives from the Macau International Airport Company Limited gave a presentation on the development of Macau International Airport and its operation. At the same time, participants were given a tour of the airport apron and learned about the service facilities of the Passenger Terminal Building, thus gaining a better understanding of Macau’s public service organizations. Besides, to deepen the student’s knowledge of the “Basic Law of Macau” and understanding the connection between the Basic Law and themselves, the College also prepared a Q&A session on the “Basic Law of Macau” about the freedom of traveling and studying, which received enthusiastic responses from the participants.

Student HO, one of the participants, said that he had visited the airport several times for travel purposes before. This activity gave him a memorable opportunity to learn about the behind-the-scenes process of the operation of Macau International Airport and use the other viewpoint to walk around the airport that he never discovered. He also looks forward to more opportunities to visit other public service facilities in Macau.

The Fantasy Tour series is one of the main activities of CKPC, through visits to laboratories, private enterprises, and historical and cultural landmarks of public organizations, not only engaging residents in direction exchanges, gaining first-hand experiences on-site and acquiring knowledge from practice, but also enhancing their cultivation of seven learning competencies, including knowledge integration and cultural engagement.

On February 18th, the University of Macau’s Chao Kuang Piu College welcomed a group of 36 students and teachers from Zhejiang University “Morningside Cultural China Scholars Program.”  . The exchange activities began with a warm welcome speech from the leaders of Chao Kuang Piu College, where they introduced the educational activities and cultural features of the college to the students and teachers from Zhejiang University. They also expressed their interest in and expectations for Zhejiang University “Morningside Cultural China Scholars Program”.

Subsequently, the students and teachers from Zhejiang University engaged in in-depth discussions with the Rector of the University of Macau, Yonghua Song, the Master of Chao Kuang Piu College, Yun-Tung Lau, and the student leaders of the college. The students from Zhejiang University actively asked questions to understand the distinctive features of education at the University of Macau’s college and how to become professionals who contribute to society. Rector Song shared his experiences as Vice Rector of Zhejiang University for five years and as the founding Dean of the Zhejiang University International Campus (Hailing International Campus). He expressed his deep affection for Zhejiang University and pointed out that the University of Macau shares similarities with Zhejiang University in terms of its emphasis on diversified education. He encouraged the students to seize the opportunities of the new era, pay attention to various social issues, and believe that they will make outstanding contributions in the future.

This exchange activity not only provided an opportunity for the students and teachers of Zhejiang University “Morningside Cultural China Scholars Program.”   To gain a deeper understanding of the Chao Kuang Piu College at the University of Macau but also enriched the academic and cultural experiences of the students and teachers at the University of Macau. It promoted mutual understanding and laid a solid foundation for cooperation between the two universities.

On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, CKPC’s Down Syndrome Buddy Group and the Macau Down Syndrome Association jointly organized a visit to send winter warmth and New Year blessings to the Down Syndrome families, who seldom join our activities.

We mainly visited 10 families, who live in different districts of the Macau Half Peninsula. Members of the group were divided into five groups and brought the New Year gifts prepared by the Association and the College to visit the families. It was the first time for the members to visit the Down Syndrome families. During the activity, we got to know more about the children and their family. Volunteers chatted with them, and we warmly exchanged greetings.

At the end of the visit, the team members returned to the Association and had a sharing. Some students said they were deeply touched by the visit as they witnessed how some families live in a really small house. They not only gained a more realistic sense of social life, but also learned to pay more attention to the underprivileged groups in the society. Some other students were touched by the love that parents have for their children. Some elderly parents still care about the future of their children and realized that they should be grateful to their parents for their contribution to the family. One of the mothers said she was in her 70s and her child was 50. She hoped that she and her child could live for another ten years, and then her child would go first and she would leave two days later. In this way, she would not have to worry. Members of the group realized that in recent years, Macao has greatly increased its efforts in helping the disadvantaged groups, and that the facilities and care services in schools and houses have been improved continuously, which has reduced the burden of the families of these disadvantaged groups. We look forward to giving more care and love to the disadvantaged groups in the future. As volunteers, we hope that we can stretch our hands further.

Written by Rebecca Hu (Leader of CKPC Down Syndrome Buddy Group)

From the 17th to the 18th of February, the Chao Kuang Piu College Me to We Leadership Adventure Team co-organized the first ever tabletop game experience with Macau International Association of Board Game Cultural Exchange, using board games as the medium to bring a unique learning experience for participants to develop their thinking, self-ordering, and all-rounded development of outdoor instructors.

During the event, the instructors from Macau International Association of Board Game Cultural Exchange provided different board games for the participant, including strategy, role-playing, solving and simulation. Through the two-day board game program, the participants were expected to broaden their horizons, develop their thinking skills, explore the infinite possibilities of the board game world, and enhance their overall qualities in the field of outdoor guidance.

Students who participated in the board game experience activity said that the activity could develop their core competencies such as critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork and leadership skills, and that they would be able to reflect and improve on the experience in the future, applying it in outdoor education and even in their future lives to enhance their personal abilities and overall competitiveness.

The Chao Kuang Piu College Me to We Leadership Adventure Team provides an opportunity for college students to challenge themselves and learn hiking skills, camping skills, and more. A three-day, two-night hiking trip was organized on the eve of the New Year holiday.

The activity started with the students planning their own route and making preparations for the hiking trip, including gathering supplies and hiking equipment. In addition to learning hiking theory, the program also included camping overnight on the mountain and acquiring skills such as outdoor safety and cooking.

The activity allowed students to increase their love for nature and learn to cherish the little nature in the city and protect it. It also expanded students’ horizons and showed their courage to help each other and explore the unknown. Among them, classmate Leong said that this mountaineering activity made him feel that mountaineering is like life, with ups and downs, and he always heads to the right place. If persists in efforts to reach the top of the mountain, will see beautiful scenery. Keep at it, the scenery is not far away.

On January 8, 2024, the Special Education Needs Support Service Center of City University of Hong Kong took 22 students to visit the University of Macau for exchange and exploration. The enthusiastic assistance of the leaders from Chao Kuang Piu College greatly facilitated the visit, as they guided our students to explore the college’s life and activities.

During this visit, we specially invited student U Seng Chin as a guest speaker to prepare a sharing session for the students. During the session, U Seng Chin shared his learning and life experiences at the university, as well as his positive and optimistic attitude in the face of difficulties as a person with disabilities. Meanwhile, participants actively asked questions to U Seng Chin. Some students asked about the most difficult moments in his lives and how he overcame them. The answers given by U Seng Chin were thought-provoking and enlightening, and were applauded by the participants.

This sharing session provided great inspiration to the students. Through U Seng Chin’s story, they deeply realized that everyone has the ability to overcome difficulties. They also learned to cherish their healthy bodies and freedom, as well as to be grateful for every opportunity to express themselves freely.

The Special Education Needs Support Service Center of City University of Hong Kong expresses heartfelt gratitude to the leaders of Chao Kuang Piu College for their assistance and to the University of Macau for their warm reception. This visit not only enriched the students’ knowledge and perspectives but also facilitated friendly exchanges between the two universities. We look forward to future collaboration opportunities to provide better education and support services for students with special needs.