A large number of adorable "baby dinosaurs” was found in Tin Wan on 11 December, 2022. The Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education (“YCCECE”) held a unique Dinosaur Charity Run on campus. Nearly 100 children dressed up in adorable dinosaur costumes to compete in a time trial at the College’s Pamela Peck Discovery Space running track.

 

The "baby dinosaurs" ran around one after another happily, which immediately turned PPDS into a "dinosaur camp". In addition, PPDS centre teachers have prepared various dinosaur-themed workshops and games to stimulate children's creativity and interest throughout the day. Participating children explored and learnt through play and parents were invited to join the fun-filled dinosaur themed experience. The three runners with the best time won trophies and bagged various gifts home.

 

Professor Allan Yuen, President of YCCECE, said after award presentation, "Early childhood education is not just about how many new words a child learns. Studies have shown that learning through play is very important in the early childhood stage.  Children learn about the world through sensory contact and physical participation, and integrate learning into life.  Growing up in an enjoyable play environment is important to building confidence and a positive attitude." Prof Yuen added that different games and activities enhance children’s cognitive development while stimulating their creativity and imagination.

 

Up to 100 runners were accepted for this event in view of the pandemic and social distancing concern. Ms Winnie Ho, Director of Institutional Advancement and Marketing said, "This is our first Dinosaur Charity Run and also the first dinosaur running event for children aged 3 to 10 in Hong Kong. Many parents and children have enjoyed it and we look forward to inviting more families in the coming year as the pandemic situation eases."

 

Ms Ho added that the fundraising target of this first trial event was HK$300,000. She thanked all participants for their support of the college. All proceeds will be used to support the development of the college and Pamela Peck Discovery Space. 

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2022年12 月11日，田灣出現了大量可愛小恐龍，原來耀中幼教學院舉辦了一個別開生面的恐龍慈善跑活動。近百位小朋友穿上可愛的恐龍服裝，在校舍內的耀學園跑道進行一場計時賽。
 

大量「恐龍仔」出現，開心地跑來跑去，頓時令耀學園變成「恐龍遊樂園」，當天老師準備了多個不同恐龍主題的工作坊和遊戲活動，刺激小朋友創意和興趣，從遊戲中探索和學習，並邀請家長一同參與。活動分上下午兩場，賽跑時間最好的三位健兒獲得獎盃及豐富禮品。

耀中幼教學院校長袁海球教授頒獎後說：「早期幼兒教育不單在於孩子學會多少生字，研究指出在幼兒階段，在遊戲中學習至為重要。 孩子通過感官接觸和實質的參與去認識世界，把學習融合於生活中。在愉快的遊戲環境中成長對建立自信和正向態度十分重要。」袁校長說不同的遊戲和活動能加強小朋友的認知發展，同時激發他們的創造力和想像力。

 

今次活動因應疫情及社交接觸受限只接受不多於一百人申請，學院拓展及市場推廣部總監何靜儀表示：「今次活動是本院校首次舉辦，很高興亦是全香港首個為3至10歲兒童而設的恐龍跑活動，現場所見很多父母和孩子都樂在其中，期望疫情放緩後，來年能讓更多家庭參與。」

 
何靜儀續說，是次活動為院校籌款目標港幣三十萬元，感謝各位參與人士對耀中幼教學院的支持，所有善款扣除開支，將用於支持院校及耀學園的發展。

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