With the support of the Gifted Education Foundation, OWLHK has held an Off-school Advanced Learning Programme (Programme number: 2022-04). In collaboration with Hong Kong Maritime Museum and The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education, the programme recruited 30 Primary 4 and 5 students to participate in a 10-month programme, titled the “Hong Kong Marine Ecology Programme for Gifted Students”. The programme aimed to reinforce gifted students’ understanding of and interest in marine ecology, biodiversity and natural conservation. Through scientific research and small-group project learning, students studied ocean conservation, and acquired skills for scientific exploration and devising related applications. Furthermore, the programme emphasized in positive attitudes and values education, which encouraged students to care for the environment and respect for life.
The programme has completed successfully in April 2024!
After receiving training related to Hong Kong marine ecology and biodiversity, students conducted small-group project research on local marine conservation issues under the guidance of instructors. They utilized different survey methods, and presented the findings to the public with diverse formats like posters, art installations and presentations. The following are the project results: