With just under three weeks left of the summer holiday for Wycombe Abbey Hong Kong students, it’s the perfect time to start warming up those brains! But don’t worry, it’s still possible to enjoy the summer break by engaging in fun activities that complement your academic journey at the same time. To make the most of your last three weeks of summer, consider trying out these at-home activities that are not only enriching, but also enjoyable across various subject areas – proving that you can be productive while having fun at the same time!
iSTEAM
For the budding engineers, challenge yourself to design and construct your own marble run using cardboard tubes, tape, and marbles, or create a robotic arm with household items like popsicle sticks and rubber bands! These projects will not only enhance your iSTEAM skills in preparation for the new term, but also get you into the problem-solving mindset you’ll need for iSTEAM.
Speech and Drama
Transform your living room into a stage and write, direct, and perform your own short play or comedy sketch. Make use of household props and costumes to bring your play to life. You could invite one of your classmates over to perform with you too! This will not only help improve your public speaking and performance skills but also spark your imagination and teamwork abilities you’ll be using in Drama.
Music
Inspire your musical talents by composing your own song or creating a musical instrument using everyday objects, such as rubber bands, bottles, or even metal spoons. Gather your family members for a family talent show, where you can share your instrument-playing or vocal abilities. We provide many opportunities to perform in front of live audiences throughout the year, including our spring concert, summer show and WASHK’s Got Talent! Why not get practicing?
Humanities
Ignite your curiosity about the world by planning a virtual “tour” of a renowned museum or historical site that interests you, such as The Eiffel Tour, Stone Henge or Machu Picchu. Create a presentation to share with your family. You’ll be the school expert for a particular historical site upon returning to school! You’ll also develop your research and communication skills needed in History and Geography.
Mathematics
Ask your sibling or parents to create a maths-themed scavenger hunt around the house, where you need to solve mathematical equations to find your next clue. You can also challenge yourself to design your own board game or puzzle, incorporating mathematical concepts you learned last academic year in a fun and engaging way. Invite one of your classmates over to play it with you!
Chinese
Learn the ancient art of paper cutting. Grab some colorful sheets of paper and use small scissors to carefully snip away, creating intricate silhouettes and designs that have been used for centuries to decorate homes during festivals. Once you’ve mastered the basic techniques, challenge yourself to cut out Chinese symbols, landscapes, or even your zodiac animal. Display your delicate paper cuttings around your home or bring them to school to share with your Chinese teacher!
English
Create a family book club where everyone shares their thoughts on a chosen book. This will help with your discussion and critical thinking skills, and you can also watch the movie adaptation together afterwards accompanied by some freshly popped popcorn! You could also challenge yourself to write your own short story or poem. When the new school year begins, consider sharing your work with your English teacher or our school librarian to keep in our library! This will help develop the writing skills that are essential for your English classes.
Art
Challenge yourself to draw detailed portraits of your family members or pets. If you’re feeling ambitious, sculpt a small figurine out of clay or even repurpose household items like wire, cardboard, or recycled materials. Display your art pieces around your home or give them as gifts to family and friends! The process of experimenting with different techniques can unlock your creative mindset you’ll be using in Art.
Sport
Sharpen your football skills like Lionel Messi by setting up a dribbling course if you have the space. Weave in and out of cones (or water bottles), practice your stepovers, and work on bending shots into a makeshift goal. Incorporate agility ladder drills and sprints too! Challenging yourself to Messi-inspired skills and fitness will keep you sharp and fit your PE classes and ECAs.
We encourage you to embrace the final weeks of summer by engaging in activities that are both enjoyable and productive. This will help you feel refreshed and energized, putting you at an advantage when the new academic year begins, so you can hit the ground running.
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