Converse in English with Secondary School Students at a local school

DATE & TIME:
9 May 2024, 11:15-15:30
LOCATION:
The Salvation Army William Booth Secondary School
AREA:
Kowloon
COORDINATOR:
Pooja Dhyani
CONTACT:

About the Students & School 

The Salvation Army William Booth Secondary School is a CMI School that aims to provide an inclusive and rich English learning environment for Chinese-speaking students who are mostly from low-income families. The school would like to expose their students to an English environment and give them the opportunity to communicate with native English speakers.

 

What You'll Do

We are looking for 1-2 volunteers for each time slot (see below) to chat and play games with the middle school students - no preparation required! Teachers will help guide volunteers to the classrooms where they will participate in a 35 minute lesson. 

 

Time Slots for May 9th 

Please email [email protected] to let us know which time slot(s) you are available

  • 11:15-11:50am 
  • 1:45-3:30pm

Location

The Salvation Army William booth secondary school: 100 Yuk Wah Street, Tsz Wan Shan (see map on second photo scroll above) 

There are two MTR options: 

1. Take the MTR to Wong Tai Sin, then take the minibus 37M

2. Take the MTR to Diamond Hill, then take the minibus 19M

Get off at “Tak Oi secondary school” if you take the minibus.

 In case of assistance on the day of the activity: Contact the coordinator at the school, Stephanie Lam at 9511 4609. 

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