Top 10: Sharing memes and world cuisines – the school clubs that students would start
Last week, we asked our readers what brand-new club they would start at their school.
Joining a club at school is a great way to find classmates who share your interests. Photo: ShutterstockThis week’s question: If you could swap lives with any character from a book or movie for a week, who would it be and why? To take part, drop us a line via this form or email us at [email protected] by 12pm on October 16. Tell us your name, age and school.
Hayden Tai Chun-hei, 14, SKH Tsang Shiu Tim Secondary School: The brand-new school club I would create is the Space and Astronomical Objects Club. I am a big fan of astronomy, and I enjoy sitting in nature and looking at stars through my telescope. Creating this club would help students learn more about different planets and astronomical phenomena and how to use telescopes. Members could stargaze, socialise and have a break from stressful schoolwork.
Onna Lee Tsz-yin, 13, Pope Paul VI College: Since so many of us are stressed and under pressure, I would create a Relaxation Club. In the club, students would have a dedicated space to unwind and prioritise their mental health. Coming to the club would be a way for students to rest, relax and maintain a healthy work-life balance. It would also be a place to bond with friends and step out of their comfort zone.
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Wong Hang-nam, 11, Good Hope Primary School cum Kindergarten: It would be a Rubik’s Cube Club. Rubik’s cubes have been trending, so it would be fun for everyone to learn how to solve the puzzle and even participate in Rubik’s cube competitions. Not only can we have fun, but we will also be training our muscle memory and helping our fingers become faster. There are also many different kinds of Rubik’s cube puzzles to solve.
Abraham Liu Ming-tak, 14, SKH Tsang Shiu Tim Secondary School: If I could create a new club at school, it would definitely be an Environmental Protection Club. Global warming has serious, significant consequences and has yet to be solved, but it isn’t impossible to fix. Therefore, establishing this club is the ideal approach to help reduce the negative impact of climate change. Members could give out educational information and handmade reusable crafts that would replace disposable utensils and plastic bags. Earth is our friend, and the selfish acts of humans have intensified global warming. We must not neglect it.
Nicole Yip Tsz-hing, 13, Pope Paul VI College: I would create a Meme Club. Instead of something fast-paced, I feel something more chill would be suitable: a place to hang out. Memes are basically jokes compressed into an image meant to make you laugh. I believe a club should be a place where you can find your people. Through the meme club, you can see who has the same humour as you, from dark to dry and “brain rot”. Memes are varied and bring people together because everyone likes to laugh and have fun.
Lee Chiyo, 14, SKH Tsang Shiu Tim Secondary School: Many people prefer spending time alone rather than constantly interacting with others. They are introverts. These students worry about finding friends at school, saying they are too shy. This is why I would like to create a club for introverted students to make friends and talk freely. The Introvert Club could book the library regularly after school. It would give students a place to read in a tranquil environment, away from the noise of classmates chatting outside and revising with friends. The club could also hold an irregular tea party because introverts may feel more at ease while eating, and be encouraged to talk among themselves.
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Travis Xue San-hin, 12, Hong Kong Tang King Po College: I would set up a Self-Protection Club to equip members with the essential skills to handle various unsafe situations. This club would provide strategies to combat bullying at school and promote safety awareness in everyday life. Members would learn practical self-defence techniques, including how to untie themselves, fall safely to avoid breaking bones and recognise dangerous situations.
To Lam-fong, 14, TWGHs Li Ka Shing College: It would be a Food Club. Students could learn about the origins of dishes and the food cultures of different countries like China, India and France. They would make national delicacies and design recipes themselves. It would be a memorable and exciting way for us to practise this life skill and learn more about global history rather than just through reading books.
Henry Ng, 17, Winchester College (UK): I would start a Vinyl Club. Over the years, I have collected vinyl records from charity shops and thrift stores and now have a vast amount of rare second-hand records, from classical to pop and jazz. The hands-on element of loading a record onto a player connects me even more with the music. Plus, the extra depth offered by a vinyl versus a digital recording makes the listening experience so much better! I want to share my collection with others so that vinyl records can become more popular with our generation.
Chloe Cheng Cheuk-ying, 16, POH 80th Anniversary Tang Ying Hei College: The Cinema of Hong Kong Club. Whenever I feel pressured and emotional, I click a streaming app to watch some Hong Kong cinema. Some examples are Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, Time Still Turns the Pages and Zero to Hero. In my club, students will watch and discuss movies, or even create their own. Additionally, students can analyse films, learn about filmmaking techniques and express themselves creatively. I would hold movie marathons, organise guest speaker events with local filmmakers, and even help members write and produce their own short films. The most important thing for me is that it would be a way to learn more about the culture and history of Hong Kong.