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Notice of Rotary Adopt A School Awards and Booklet (2013-14)

RAAS Sports Day for All – created a new Guinness World Record of the Longest Handshake Chain

RAAS Newsletter Iss 41

A. A meeting in Macao was held by Rotary Adopt A School Committee, Rotary Club of Guia and Rotary Club of Happy Valley jointly with 澳門弱智人士家長協進會 on 6 May 2014

President Patrick Kang, PE Crystal Luk and members of Rotary Club of Guia had kindly arranged and attended the captioned meeting together with RAAS Chair PDG Tony Wong, President Mawin Cheung and PP Wendy Mung in order to discuss the feasibility of collaboration of service projects to serve the mentally challenged among these 4 parties. It was the fruitful result from their site visit to Hong Kong on 22 March 2014 including visited Baptist Convention of Hong Kong Po Tin Kindergarten, Easy Organic Farming, Stewards MKMCF Ma Ko Pan Memorial College and The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong.

One of the main service projects will include organic farming which provide care and concerns to the afore-said needy in Macao, support them by offering vocational training to them so that they can acquire the job opportunities and integrate into the society. In addition, train the teachers and parents of the mentally challenged thus it can enhance better bonding, increase more interactions and improve effective communications among themselves via this Green Project which will be led by President Mawin Cheung and President Patrick Kang. Consequently, it is expected that apart from environmental protection by reducing carbon, the mentally challenged can augment cognition, attain affirmation and have a sense of accomplishment, facilitate their mental health by reducing stress and stabilizing their emotions through this structured organic farming project.

B. MockCourt2014–Feedbackfrom3students(5)
Reflections on RAAS Mock Court 2014: What I learnt and what I enjoyed most

Ho Sze Ngai (Chiu Lut Sau Memorial Secondary School)

Earlier this month, we joined the mock court programme and we finished it with the help of two barristers. It was an excellent programme, from which I had a chance to learn from professional lawyers. The debating skills I learnt would help to enhance my communication techniques and be more rational when thinking. Furthermore, the competition has also improved my memory as I had to memorise all the questions our team had asked in court, which was a difficult job. Eventually, I’ve learnt from the speech of the judge too, he told us that we should be more confident when speaking so that we can leave a better impression on others. This programme has taught me so much that I hope more students can take part in and learn from it in the future.

Chan Chi Hoi (Chiu Lut Sau Memorial Secondary School)

Mock court is a meaningful activity. I thought the lawsuit was very complicated before I attended this event. After the lawsuit, I still thought it was a difficult task but the process was more straightforward and simpler than I had imagined.
After participating in this activity, I found justice in the legal process and equality before the law. Everyone is treated equally when they are standing in the court.
In the meantime, I got to learn more about the necessary procedures in a lawsuit. I am also more familiar with some of the examination skills. In addition, my presentation skills and problem-solving abilities have been greatly improved.
Mock Court has helped us to understand legal proceedings successfully. I hope that similar events can be organized for students more often.

Lau Kwok Hei (Chiu Lut Sau Memorial Secondary School)

I am one of the prosecutors in the Mock Court. In fact, I was not a teammate at the beginning. Then, my teacher said that they needed someone to be the think tank or observers, so the team leader Chan Chi Hoi nominated me to be the think tank. After the first meeting on March 21, we found that one prosecutor was not enough and we needed one more. As a result, I became a prosecutor.
During preparation, I was very nervous as I had to speak in front of the camera. On the other hand, I was worried that the words I said could pose a potential threat to the chance of winning. But after the Mock Court, I found that it was not as difficult as I had thought it was. I also found that I have become more confident in speaking.
Finally, we won the case. I think we need to thank the witness from Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department. He was really logical and the evidence he gave was a great support for our case.

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A. Tai Po Mock Court – Anti-Drug Operation took place on 26 April 2014 at the High Court Building and well attended by four Non-RAAS Participating Schools.

Best Advocates in Case 1:
Best Prosecutor – Liu Chun Ning of Hong Kong Taoist Association The Yuen Yuen Institute No.2 Secondary School
Best Defence Lawyer – Wu Yee Ling of St. Francis of Assisi’s College

Best Advocates in Case 2:
Best Prosecutor – Tam Sin Wai of Fanling Rhenish Church Secondary School Best Defence Lawyer – Li Lok Wa of Carmel Holy Word Secondary School

B. MockCourt2014–Feedbackfrom5students(4)
Reflections on RAAS Mock Court 2014: What I learnt and what I enjoyed most

Tang Hiu Ying (Chiu Lut Sau Memorial Secondary School)

I joined this activity because I am interested in law. Sometimes when I watch soap operas about lawyers in the court on the TV, I can see that the lawyers could always produce a clever defence for their clients. I think they are really charming.
I am glad to have a chance to join the mock court as I have benefited a great deal from this. Although I was only an observer during this programme, I have learnt the skills of debating. Besides, I realized that the most important thing to make us successful is our confidence. It is really an unforgettable experience and I would join this activity again if I had another chance.

Tang Chung Tak (Chiu Lut Sau Memorial Secondary School)

This mock court event has allowed me to learn more about laws, especially through the process of discussing the case with the barristers. Besides, we had the chance to walk out of the classroom and practise the theories in a real court. There, we could get to experience the general routines of lawyers.
Towards the end of the competition, the judge told us the importance of eloquence. I hope that I can be one of the eloquent achievers he expected in teenagers. Finally, I have to thank lawyers and teachers who had given me this precious chance. Thank you!

Pun Hau Yi (Chiu Lut Sau Memorial Secondary School)

Having joined the Mock Court, I’ve learnt more legal knowledge. I really enjoyed this activity. Before the trial, we had met our two legal advisors. They were patient and taught us how to litigate. Also, they shared with us some previous cases and techniques used in analysing the case. All these have widened my horizons. It was my honour to join this meaningful activity. Also, the competition was exciting and I am glad that I could visit the High Court. I hope I can join another activity like this in the future.

Kwok Tsz Fun (Chiu Lut Sau Memorial Secondary School)

After the Mock Court, I’ve learnt a lot of things about laws that I didn’t know before. I thought that the trial procedures in court would be the same as what the television dramas showed, but it turned out that the dramas could sometimes be misleading. I have to say thank you to the two lawyers who taught us the skills of debating. It was our honor to have them as our team’s consultants. Although I was just a spectator, I did enjoy engaging in the contest and feel excited about the eloquence from both our team and the other team. It would be one of my most unforgettable events in my secondary school life.

Tang Wan Yuet (Chiu Lut Sau Memorial Secondary School)

It’s my first time joining the Mock Court Programme. Actually, before joining this programme, I didn’t know much about the law. I had learnt a lot although I was only an observer who sat in and appreciated our classmates’ performance. During the mock trial, I have found that intelligence is really important for potential lawyers. I have also learnt that as a defense or prosecuting lawyer, examination of evidence needs to be precise, otherwise the judge and witnesses might be confused. Performance of our classmates was good. They were much more sensible than I thought before and I fully enjoyed listening to their presentations on the cases. The Mock Court Programme is really meaningful and I wish I could join this kind of activity again if I had another chance. Finally, we sincerely thank the two lawyers who hosted the workshops in our school. They were really kind and taught us a lot.

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