1 Corinthians 13: 1 & 13

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

26 March 2010

Should students of SMKMCF Ma Ko Pan Memorial College keep a pet? (2B Chan Cheong Shing)

Should students of SMKMCF Ma Ko Pan Memorial College keep a pet? Personally, I believe it is good for students of Ma Ko Pan Memorial College to keep a pet.

First of all, keeping pets is a good way for students to learn about the animals’ living habits. Students will be in charge of many things to do with their pets like feeding them, grooming them or cleaning their cages. During the process, students can learn how to take care of their pets.

Secondly, students can release their stress after school by stroking their pets. Many doctors said that stroking pets, particularly cats, could help people reduce stress. They said the repetitive action of stroking a warm animal helped people relieve stress or tension, making them more relaxed and comfortable.

Thirdly, students can also learn to be more responsible and have better time management. For example, if you have a dog, you have to walk it and feed it every day. Students have to take care of their pets and do homework every day. As a result, students have to be responsible for their pets as well as manage their time well. Keeping a pet can thus train them to be more reliable.

Pets do need a lot of care and attention. Moreover, it takes a lot of money to feed a pet. However, students can learn lots of things when keeping a pet. Therefore, I think that students of SMKMCF Ma Ko Pan Memorial College should keep a pet.

A Strange Dark Tale (2A Ng Wai Kiu)

My name is Jack. I worked in a photographic studio. It sells photos and helps people to take photos like passport photos. I was just a boy who worked there. But, I was killed there yesterday.

Let me tell you my story. Yesterday, I did what I had to do as usual. I got the camera ready and went to the dark room to take the films. But, what happened afterwards was very strange.

After I went into the dark room, where the photos were, the dark room door was suddenly closed. I quickly opened it. I saw the studio owner, Mr. Lee. “Sorry! I don’t know you are here,” he said. But I sensed something bad would happen to me.

At night, Mr. Lee was gone. I was alone in the studio. When I wanted to leave, a little girl came in. “Hi! Can you take a photo for me?” she said. I was frightened, but I still took a photo for her. “Please sit and smile,” I said. But the girl didn’t listen to me. She ran into the dark room quickly. Meanwhile, my body was suddenly out of control. I went into the dark room too! “Bang!” The door was closed. The girl laughed at me. I was frightened. I tried to run, but I could not move. I just listened to her. Holding a camera, she said, “One, two, three. Smile!” and I was dead.

Can you see the girl standing behind you now?

19 March 2010

Story Rewriting: King Midas’ Touch (Greek Myth) (3A Wong Cheuk-lai, Chapmann)

Long ago there lived in the country of Lydia a king who had everything a king could want. His name was Midas; however he was not happy. He longed to be even richer.

One day, while walking in his garden, he saw an elderly man asleep in his famous rose garden. Taking pity on the old fellow, King Midas let him go without punishment. When the god Bacchus, who was a great friend of the old man, heard about that, he asked what Midas wanted as a reward.

‘I will grant you any wish you make,’ said the god to the King…


(Rewriting part)
King Midas was excited to hear that.

‘Although I’ve everything I want, I’m not happy. I will be the happiest man if I become the richest man in the world.’ King Midas thought. So he told God Bacchus, ‘Would you grant me the wish to become the richest man in the world?’

Then God Bacchus replied after a moment of hesitation, wondering why such a rich king would still ask for more. ‘Well… let me see… no problem! I now give you a special magic to turn everything you touch into gold. Then, you’ll become very rich in just a touch!’

After that, King Midas walked into his rose garden. He tried to smell the scent of those beautiful roses. However, the roses all turned into gold once the king touched them. The king was totally astonished by his magic touch.

Then, the king entered his bedroom. He tried to touch everything in his bedroom. He was extremely thrilled to see that all furniture, decorations and his clothes turned into gold in just a second.

‘I will become the richest man in the world for sure! Bravo!’ the king exclaimed.

At that moment, Princess Lily greeted his father. The king was too ecstatic to tell her daughter about his magic power. All in a sudden, Princess Lily turned into a golden statue as he was hugging her lovely daughter.

The king was shocked and grievous. He didn’t know what to do. Things went even worse when the king’s servants were too scared and all fled from the king. The king was left alone in the palace. He was so hungry too because what he tried to eat or drink turned into gold when he touched them.

Two days later, the kings’ relatives, who were not welcomed by the king before, and three friends of the king, who had received financial help from the King many years ago, came to help him. They even fed him with food. The king was greatly moved by their kindness. He now understood the key to happiness is something more than money.

He begged God Bacchus to take back his golden touch power. Everything back to normal, God Bacchus also saved her daughter at last.

Wealth can never bring us happiness, but genuine friendship and true love do.

18 March 2010

2D Class Presentation (Earthquake and Tsunami)

Characters: Reporters, Judy, Wendy, Mr Li, Mrs Li, Sally, Sandy, and Doctor

Scene 1


Reporter 1: This is Ma Ko Pan news. I am Thomas. Let’s get started. There were earthquake and tsunami in Japan yesterday. It was an earthquake of about 8.8 magnitudes. The Tsunami named “monster” was getting stronger after the earthquake. It is still along the way to South of Pacific Ocean……



Scene 2:

Reporter 2: There was a huge earthquake from the coast of Indonesia and it created a tsunami. Mr Li was having the holiday with his wife on the Thai island resort and they were talking about the Tsunami……

Scene 3

Reporter 3: This is another piece of news. A tsunami was sweeping across the Indian Ocean and was expected to reach the country. The tsunami actually caused heavy damage in many parts of the country like destroying villages and killing people……

17 March 2010

ATTENTION PLEASE!!!

Details about The Junior Form Singing Contest Audition
Date: 9/3/2010
Venue: Hall
Time: 1:05p.m. - 2:05p.m.

Here are the participants of the English Singing Contest, all participants please ready at the hall on time. And for the non-participants, limited seats are available and you can be our audience!





16 March 2010

My School Hero— Mr. Chu (4DE Fung Wai Yan)

My school hero is Mr. Chu. He is not tall and his skin is not dark. His look is not fashionable because he has a pair of black glasses and always wears shirts. He is very strict and therefore he gives me a stressful feeling though he always smiles. His job is to be a good teacher and train us to have a good manner and a positive attitude.

Well, although I feel terrible in front of him, I think he is a hero. Why do I say that? I think he is responsible, honest, and brave. He is a Maths teacher and he taught me in Form 3. I was so happy having his lessons. It is easy for me to understand how to do the Maths questions in his lesson. He is so brave facing the naughty students, helping them know their wrongs, and respecting their teachers.

He is really special. How can he solve the problems among students bravely and correctly? Well, isn’t it amazing?

I hope I can see him in school everyday, and see him smiling.

9 March 2010

3C class presentation: Bad Romance

Have you ever heard of the song “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga? Many people may have heard that song before, but do you think everyone can understand the lyrics? Sometimes it’s important to stop and think about what the lyrics really mean.

Today’s we would like everyone to think about what a “bad romance” really is.
Watch, learn and enjoy yourselves!

Food for thought? We hope so. But what can Beryl do? Should she:

A. Stay with Jack and try to change his behaviour.
B. Find a new love.
C. Avoid relationships with boys until she’s older and feels more confident.
D. Help herself by doing things that make her feel happy.

Beryl would really appreciate your advice – if you’d like to help her please write a short note to her and put it in the red box in Mr. Allan’s pigeon hole.
Dear Beryl

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

From,
______________

6 March 2010

Animal Conservation (4C Sabrina Hu)

Threats making animals endangered
We all know global warming affects humans. Do you know it also causes animals to be endangered. It damages their natural habitats. For example, as the icebergs in the North Pole are melting, Polar bears are losing their habitats. Besides, human activities like logging and deforestation are other factors destroying wild animals’ food and habitats, hence making these animals endangered.

Why we should protect endangered animals
There is only a small number of endangered animals left in the world. If we do not protect them, they will disappear very soon. This will break the food chain, affecting all other animals in the world. In the end, humans will suffer. Because of a lack of food, animals will intrude the places where humans live to look for food. The animals may even attack humans for food.

How to encourage young people to protect endangered animals
We should make young people understand why we should protect endangered animals. We can also encourage young people not to play computer games or use buy new electronic devices so often so that the problem of pollution, hence global warming, will be eased. They should try to put themselves in wild animals’ shoes. If they were wild animals and their homes were destroyed by humans, how would they feel?

Action we can take now
After knowing the importance of protecting endangered animals, why don’t you send messages to your friends and family to encourage them to take action to protect wild animals together?

5 March 2010

Leaflet for Animals Conservation Week (4D Chiu Pui Fan)

Please conserve the endangered animals!

Threats making animals endangered
People want to satisfy their desire. Animals are therefore hunt and killed for money, meat production and human consumption. Take the dogs in China as an example. Dogs are raised for hot-pot. Also, the Moon bears are kept in small cages only because people want to get the bear bile for medicine.

Why we should protect endangered animals
People satisfy their wants by all means. It is unfair! Like the Moon bears in China, they are maltreated. People cut their paws and keep them into small cages. They even obtain the bear bile from the Moon bears when they are alive. The animals can feel the same pain as we do. If we don’t protect endangered animals, they will be extinct in the future.

How to encourage young people to protect endangered animals
The government needs to punish those who hurt or kill the animals.
In addition, education is always the solution to the problem. Schools can take action. Teachers can teach the students not to hurt the animals in lessons. School activities can be held in order to let students know the importance of protecting endangered animals.

Other things you think important
People should take action now! We shouldn’t hurt or kill the animals. Stop wearing fur taken from animals.

3 March 2010

An Accuse (4A Hon Lap Fu, 4A Nga Kei Chan, 4A Hiu Tung Cheung)

Scene 3
Narrator: In the last scene, Jonathan and his sister Denise found Micky Cheung copied Jon’s design; so, Jonathan starts to find out the evidence to prove Mickey Cheung did it.
(At his Classroom)
Jonathan: Oh, my goodness!
Yvonne: What’s up, Jonathan? You look so frustrated.
Jonathan: Yup! Somebody copied my design for the fashion design competition.
Yvonne: Really? I’m so sorry but how can I help you?
Jonathan: Umm…Did you see anyone used my laptop when I left it here?
Yvonne: Let me think… umm… No! (Doubtfully) nobody used your laptop before.
Ashley: I did see somebody used your laptop. (Fade In)
Jonathan: Who was that?
Ashley: That was you! Oh, that’s joking but I did hear somebody sued you for copying his design.
Yvonne: Who is the guy?
Ashley: Michael told me he was Mickey Cheung.
Jonathan: What? I must tell the teacher the truth. (Crossed)
Narrator: Without a doubt, Jonathan is really angry and he tries to tell the truth to the teacher. However, he has no evidence to prove himself and finally, both of them were disqualified. Now, he meets his friend in the McDonald restaurant.
(In McDonald restaurant)
Michael: Hi, Jonathan, are you all right? I heard someone sued you for copying. What’s happening?
Jonathan: In fact, he stole my idea for the fashion design competition. Then, he told the teacher he was the victim. (Angry)
Michael: How poor you are, Jonathan! But have you found out the evidence to prove that yet?
Jonathan: No, I haven’t. That’s why I’m so frustrated now.
Andrew: Hi, Jonathan, where’ve you been? I couldn’t find you when I got here.
Jonathan: Oh, I’m sorry because I could only find the seat at the corner.
Andrew: That is all right, by the way, we’re gonna be the neighbour because my parents bought the flat next to yours last month.
Jonathan: Oh, yeah. (Absent-minded)
Andrew: Jonathan, you look so frustrated, are you worrying about Denise?
Michael: What’s up with Denise, Andrew?
Andrew: Don’t you know that, Denise meets a boyfriend and she brought him to her home last Sunday. I even saw the boy used you laptop when Denise went to grab a drink. How dare she is, she’s just 13 right? Why weren’t you there?
Jonathan: Hang on, you mean the boy used my laptop when I wasn’t at home, right?
Andrew: Yup. I also took the photo.
Jonathan: How dare he is (Talk to himself), I must ask Denise when I get home.
Michael: Wow! It’s so late now; I’ve got to go home now.
Jonathan: Then, let’s go.
Narrator: When Jonathan gets home, he finds Denise is crying. Jonathan was angry before but when he sees that, he is quite puzzled.
Jonathan: What’s up, Denise?
Denise: Noth…nothing (sob) else. Get lost, Jon! (heart-broken)
Jonathan: I know you’ve met a boyfriend, Denise, just tell me what’s happening.
Denise: He’s a bad guy, a really bad guy, Jon. I’m so sad now.
Jonathan: Okay, tell me who the guy is, my beautiful Denise.
Denise: It’s Mickey, the guy who stole your design. He told me we met each other because he wanna steal you work. (Cry)
Jonathan: How can he treat you as a tool but why couldn’t you recognise him when we found he copied my work?
Denise: He told me he called Chri… (Sob) Chris when we met, I found out he was Micky when we broke up.
Jonathan: Okay, don’t be so sad now, my gorgeous Denise, I’ll find him tomorrow but anyway, you shouldn’t be dating with the boys anymore because you’re still young and you should work hard on your study.
Denise: Ye… (Sob) Yes.
Narrator: On the next day, Jonathan goes to 4B classroom and finds Mickey.
(Bells ring)
Jonathan: Excuse me? Is Mickey Cheung here?
Student A: Mickey Cheung? Hang on. (Shouted) Mickey, somebody wanna find you.
Mickey: I’m coming. (Fade In) What’s up, little boy.
Jonathan: Don’t tell lies, please, Mickey Cheung. I know what you’ve done.
Mickey: What have I done? Who are you?
Jonathan: I’m Jonathan from 4A, I know you copied my work before, please, just tell the teacher the truth.
Mickey: Hey, how can you say that? We all know the truth is you copied my work.
Jonathan: THAT’S ENOUGH! (Shouted) I’ve got TWO witnesses to prove you copied my work at my home.
Mickey: How… how can you know? (Scared)
Jonathan: Don’t you remember what you’ve told Denise before? Christopher Mickey Cheung.
Mickey: You…you’re Denise brother?
Jonathan: Of course.
Mickey: Let’s make a deal, shall we. I’ll tell the teacher that I’ve just made a mistake as the resolution, then, I’ll quit but you’ve got to give me your $5000 prize once you win the competition because I need the prize a lot to buy the trainers which’s the limited edition. How do you think?
Jonathan: Get lost! I will never accept all your bloody offers. I’ll tell the teacher what you’ve done before!
Mickey: Fine, I know what I should do. Hey, fellow, let’s go to the discipline room.
Narrator: What will Mickey Cheung do in the discipline room? Let’s go on and listen.
(In discipline room)
(Knock the door)
Mrs. Thatcher: Come in. Hello, what can I help you?
Mickey: (Sob) Mrs… Mrs Thatcher, Jonathan threatened me!
Jonathan: No! I haven’t, don’t trust him, Mrs. Thatcher.
Mrs. Thatcher: All right, stop. Please don’t shout here. Mickey, tell me what’s going on here.
Mickey: Yes, Mrs Thatcher. Jonathan threatened me as I sued him for copying my work.
Mrs. Thatcher: How did he threaten you?
Mickey: He said if I told the truth, he’d teach me a lesson.
Mrs. Thatcher: Is that true, Jonathan?
Jonathan: Of course not, Mrs Thatcher. In fact, he copied MY work and he is telling lie.
Mickey: Stop, you little silly sausage, how can you frame me up like this!
Mrs. Thatcher: Quiet! By the way, I’m just gonna investigate this case. Then, Mickey, please tell me how Jonathan stole your design?
Mickey: Yes, Mrs. Thatcher. Last Monday, I lost my laptop at school and I kept finding it for whole day! Finally, I found my laptop in Jonathan’s drawer after the ninth lesson and I also realised all of my design were lost! Three days later, I found my design was posted on the site but with the name Jonathan! That’s why I believe he is the thief and he stole my design.
Jonathan: No, Mrs. Thatcher, the case is more complicating indeed!
Mrs. Thatcher: Then, please tell me you version.
Jonathan: Yep, My sister, Denise invited her ex-boyfriend who is Mickey to home last Sunday and he copied my design when my sister grabbed the drink in the kitchen and here are the evidences. Besides, I also get two witnesses here, they’re Denise and Andrew.
Mrs. Thatcher: Oh! I see. Umm… Mickey, do you know everyone have to report to the class teacher if they want bring their laptop back to school and I can only find Jonathan’s application in this record, where’s yours?
Mickey: Umm… I… I just forgot to apply.
Mrs. Thatcher: but why didn’t you tell the teacher when you lost your computer?
Mickey: Umm…
Mrs. Thatcher: The answer is so obvious now because you’re telling lies, right. Don’t think we’re foolish and you can fool us with those terrible lies. Okay, you’ll receive the black mark as punishment. Besides, you have to apologise to Jonathan.
Narrator: This is the punishment for Mickey, perhaps you may think it’s not enough for him but in fact, he is the head prefect of the school. Well, well, well.
Aki the audience: Then, how about Jonathan?
Narrator: Well, Jonathan’s cannot get the prize in the fashion design competition because the judges think his punk fashion is too aggressive to them. It’s disappointing, isn’t it?

-The End-

Character list
Jonathan-Aki, Michael, Andrew
Denise, Yvonne, Narrator-Aki
Mickey, Ashley, Mrs. Thatcher

Author:
 Hon Lap Fu 4A28
 Nga Kei Chan 4A01
 Hiu Tung Cheung 4A04