Form 1 Implementing “The Life Mentor Programme"
By the grace of the Lord, Ching Chung has extended an invitation to the Great Wall Education Foundation to serve as a consultant and collaborate with Malkoshe Church on the launch of the "Life Mentor Programme" and the "Teen Fire Project" in 2022. Brothers and sisters of Malkoshe Church continue to serve our S1 students as volunteers this year, while experiential learning activities conducted by different churches and organizations are arranged for S2 students in each academic term.
To further enrich the implementation of the "Life Mentor Program"，S3 students have been introduced to the "Holistic Leadership Journey" program. We have invited an external organization to equip and empower the younger generation through a series of workshops (boxing, 16 personality tests, drama triangle, etc.), and help them recognize the importance of holistic development. Our goals are to cultivate a biblical worldview, and promote young people's trust in God and love for others. By adopting a more comprehensive educational approach, it is hoped that students will grow academically, spiritually, emotionally, and socially.
The "Life Mentor Programme" was designed with the support of evangelical groups with the overarching goal of fostering a more fruitful interaction between local churches and schools. An effective cooperation between them comprises of the following three components:
1. Experiential Bible Class :
The curriculum for Religious Studies is being revised by incorporating volunteer work from local churches into the learning experience. Then, based on students' developmental needs, it encourages them to comprehend and implement biblical principles through experiential learning so that it will develop good values and attitudes in students' lives.
2. Mentorship Programme :
We appreciate the church volunteers who spend time in Religious Studies classes, working with students one-on-one or in small groups. Mentors are open to exploring their beliefs and building connections with students to become their "life mentors". Through having small groups or Saturday youth programs, it offers intensive pastoral care and discipleship intending to have a lasting influence on people's lives. Students are more inclined to seek direction and assistance from their elders on various aspects of life when they are under the tutelage of Life Mentors, which ultimately leads to a more positive way of living.
3. Secondary School Adaptation Course (Youth Program) :
It gives Form 1 students the courage to confront scholastic obstacles and the initial opportunity to find their potential and interests by providing them with Saturday tutorials and interest courses which are taught by volunteers from the local church. The Teen Fire Fellowship serves as a forum for the dissemination of truth. Students can have a personal encounter with God via the fellowship life, and they get an understanding of where wisdom comes from. By assisting our children in the first year of secondary school in participating in the Teen Fire program, we can assist them in establishing healthy spiritual and church attendance habits, bolstering their faith, receiving training, and enhancing their overall development process.
In this generation that is always evolving, it is our sincere desire that this program will shield the younger generation and prepare them well to become future successors and make valuable contributions to society.