A Letter from the University Guidance Team

ADMISSION INFORMATION SESSIONS

1) Middlebury & Hamilton Universities Visit

2) Talk on Canadian Universities by the University of Calgary

3) John Hopkins University Visit

More details about the above university guidance events can be found here.

4) US Liberal Arts College Fair (In-Person)
Join representatives from eight US liberal arts colleges for an in-person college fair in HK.

5) Information Session for international students - Kyushu University (Online)
Attend this session to know more about the science undergraduate program.

6) Destinations Conference - The University of Bristol (Online)
The University of Bristol is excited to invite you to its Destinations Conference this summer.

ENRICHMENT & ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

1) The 17th Lau Oi Wah Memorial Science Lecture Series
Talk 1: The Secret of Splashing by Prof. XU Lei (Dept. of Physics)
Talk 2: Nanoscience around You by Prof. CHEN Ye (Dept. of Chemistry)

2) CityU - Learning Classroom For Secondary School Students
CityU is offering a range of interesting classes for the Easter holidays.

3) Summer Institute 2023 - CUHK
CUHK’s Summer Institute is offering a wide range of short courses this summer.

4) Science Academy for Young Talent, Summer Courses 2023 - CUHK
Applications are invited for 20 different science summer courses this summer.

5) Bucknell Academy Summer Experience (Base)
Explore the value of a liberal arts perspective in making challenging decisions to improve today’s world.   

6) Bocconi Summer School 2023
Study leading-edge subjects taught by faculty members of a top European University.

7) Pre-Vet Summer School 2023 - Royal Veterinary College
Applications are now open for PVSS to be held in July.

8) Investin STEM & Summer Experiences
Participate in an exclusive summer with world-class professionals across 10 STEM industries.

Please find the details for all events in the attached PDF.

Claire Wilkins Head of University Guidance Email

Beatrice Ugolini University Guidance Counsellor Email

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Ways to Achieve Your Goals

What is it that separates people from achieving their goals from those who don’t? In 2022, Charles R. Snyder, an American professor who specialized in Positive Psychology, suggested in an influential paper that there are two obstacles:

1). Not believing we can achieve our goals
2). Not identifying the pathways to achieve them

It is recommended that we should start by asking ourselves; ‘why do we want to achieve this goal?’ When you connect your goal to a ‘why’ a few things happen:

1. You become hyper-focused on the goal by eliminating distractions or other tasks that are not in alignment with the desired outcome.
2. Your vision and ideas become easier to outline, understand, and communicate because you’re intentionally focusing on the reason you want to do something and how it will impact you.
3. It becomes easier to decide what you should and should not be doing because your priorities are connected to a purpose.
4. You start to understand what’s most important to you in your life, which creates clarity and meaning.

To understand the ‘why’ behind a goal you’ve set, try this statement: ‘I want to _______so that I can_______’. Getting to the ‘why’ can be an emotional experience, but once it is clear, commitment to your goal is strengthened. When trying to achieve our goals, it is helpful to utilize some helpful tips:

1. Start small and start now – as it’s going to take time, energy, and focus to accomplish it. It might require some small behavioural changes towards achieving your goal and according to research, it can take anywhere between 18 and 66 days to change a habit or create a new one. It is also important to be realistic with your goal and timeline.
2. Break your goals down. When we’re looking at one major goal, we tend to see it as one action. This may lead to feeling overwhelmed and putting it off. Instead, break one major goal into smaller pieces – it's more manageable that way. You can even do one small piece a day and create a Day 1-7 plan.
3. Remove obstacles before you begin. Ask yourself ‘what could prevent me from accomplishing this goal?’ Sometimes identifying and writing potential obstacles, excuses or fears will help you to navigate them, and helps eliminate much of their power. By putting ‘worrisome’ or ‘anxiety-inducing’ thoughts on paper, you offload them and free up space in your mind to focus on the positive.
4. Finally, and importantly. Celebrate your wins. Take time to reflect and applaud your efforts. Not everything will go as planned each and every time. But evaluating what went well, and what can be improved on your next goal, provides a learning experience so you can be better prepared for the next round.

Once we look at setting goals this way, achieving them no longer seems impossible! We just need to remember the cognitive short-cut of Goals, Pathways, and Agency!

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Reading Promotion Project - The "Book Escape" Challenge

The Reading Promotion Project aims to encourage students to develop an interest in reading, and to foster this passion through various activities, involving games, displays and book quizzes. The “Book Bento” exhibition was held in Term 1, in which we offered a visual representation and highlights of the RPP team’s favourite books.

Our project in Term 2 revolved around the idea of an interactive “Book Escape” challenge. The participants were asked to visit five stations and answer multiple-choice questions on a specific book featured at each station. Correct answers allowed participants to collect letters. With those letters, they had to come up with the “escape word”, which meant the successful completion of the challenge. Throughout the activity, participants experienced the thrill and competition, whilst getting a chance to learn about engrossing titles that they might find interesting.

The winners were awarded chocolate bars. Participants have reflected on their enjoyment and the thrill during the whole process, marking our success in achieving the initial goal of this activity.

­We certainly hope that through our efforts, we are able to raise awareness of the importance of reading and inspire more young minds to stimulate their interest in reading. If you have any suggestions for our future projects or simply want to discuss some reading experiences, you are always welcome to share your thoughts with us!

Reported by Joanna Yan (Y07B)

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School Bus - Change of Service Provider

We are pleased to inform you that the school bus tendering process has been completed and Kwoon Chung Motors Limited has been selected to provide the school’s bus services for the next two academic years (2023/24 and 2024/25).  Please note that the school bus service provider, Lau Hon Por (School Bus Services) Limited, for the Clearwater Bay and Sai Kung District remains unchanged.

If you plan to use the school bus service in the next academic year, please be informed that enrollment with Kwoon Chung Motors Limited (KCM) will start on Friday, 5 May 2023 and the application deadline will be Friday, 9 June 2023. Further information including enrollment procedure, enrolment form, price lists, communication protocol, terms & conditions and FAQs will be sent to all parents in due course.

The enrollment form for the Clearwater Bay and Sai Kung District serviced by Lau Hon Por Schools Bus Services Limited will be published on the GSIS website at the end of April 2023. Please also look out for an update from the Student Services Team or view our website for any further notifications.

We also would like to thank the entire operations team from Synergy Travel Services Limited for their dedication and commitment to GSIS in the last two academic years.

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A Community of Giving

The GSIS Annual Fund
Our goal is to create a 'community of giving' which can come in many different ways. Because every contribution counts, we are grateful for the support thus far towards our GSIS Annual Fund.

In addition to personal donations where we continue to welcome your generosity, alternative ways to show your support is by incorporating a GSIS education into your corporate philanthropy efforts. Many community members have successful careers and businesses, and we ask that you join us in this shared commitment to help raise money for the school. We are looking for partners in any of the following ways:

• Corporate Donations - cash or in-kind donations of goods or services which would go towards fundraising initiatives such as the Christmas Bazaar
• Giving Campaign - a percentage on service or retail products to go to the school
• School Grant - proceeds to help upgrade the facilities

No matter how big or small, your invaluable support would make a tremendous impact on the GSIS community. Please reach out to the Advancement team at advancement@gsis.edu.hk or 2825 8116.

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60 Years Goethe-Institut Hong Kong & 10% Discount

The Goethe-Institut Hong Kong opened its doors in 1963 as the official German cultural institute in Hong Kong and now celebrates 60 years of cultural exchange and collaboration between Germany and Hong Kong. Find out more on their website!

10% Discount for GSIS Students
The Goethe-Institut Hong Kong is now offering new German language courses for children and teens. All current GSIS students can enjoy a 10% discount for any of their German courses.
Read More

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Kinderspiel Jenga Offer

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