I. The Summer Portal Virtues

 

Be Respectful. As in any learning community, showing respect to teachers and tutors is expected. Here at the Summer Portal, you are equally expected to respect one another and all helping staff. Last but not least, show respect to yourself. Any disrespectful behaviour will be dealt with seriously and the most serious offence may result in exclusion from camp activities.

 

Be a Ready Learner. Bring this Passport with you to all activities and take notes as these magical moments of learning occur. Needless to say, a pencil is an indispensable companion. A “Ready Learner” is also someone who has an open mind, and is willing to try new things, make new friends and learn from one another. Most importantly, be punctual. The stated times of the activities are the starting times, not the times you start making your way to the venue. (Remember that there is only one moderately-sized elevator serving the dormitory floors.) Last but not least, be ready to have fun!

 

Disciplinary Sanctions. If you are found to be in violation of these two virtues, a member of staff will talk to you about what happened, and explain to you why your behaviour is unacceptable. The Summer Portal reserves the right, where appropriate, to exclude a student from any activity for a period of time for self-reflection. The following sanctions are in place to deal with disciplinary matters:

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1. First Warning. You will be given a verbal warning by the Portal Director or Portal Guardian. 

2. Second Warning. You will be given a written second warning by the Portal Director or Portal Guardian and your parents will be informed of the situation. You will be reminded that one more incident of any such unacceptable behaviour will result in exclusion.

3. Exclusion. Your parents will be asked to take you home. The Summer Portal reserves the right, at the discretion of the Portal Director, to administer an immediate exclusion for serious breaches of discipline.

 

II. Dress Code

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As fashionable as some of these following items may be, they are not deemed to be appropriate in a learning environment and among a community of learners: slippers (except on dormitory floors) or sandals, sleeveless tops (except when playing sports), and miniskirts or shorts, and baseball caps/ hats. Proper and appropriate sports shoes must be worn when entering the Indoor Games Hall.

 

III. Facilities and Common Areas

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For your own safety, you are expected to remain within the designated areas on campus, including the classrooms, activity venues and common spaces specifically reserved for the Summer Portal. Venturing into any other areas of the campus or outside of campus is strictly prohibited, unless when accompanied by a member of staff. 

 

In the dormitory, Portalians are placed in three-bed, six-bed, or eight-bed dormitories. There are two Common Rooms, located on 9/F and 11/F, with each one adjoined to 10/F and 12/F respectively. The Common Rooms are the only places for social gathering. You are not otherwise allowed to go to a floor other than your own, unless permission is given by a member of staff. You are also not allowed to enter any room other than your own. There is one gender-specific bathroom on each floor. You may have to go a different floor for showering, and will be instructed to do so by a member of staff.

IV. Security 

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Dormitory rooms cannot be locked by design, though you will be assigned a desk with a drawer that can be locked. (Take good care in keeping the key for the duration of your stay, for there is a replacement cost of $100 in case of loss!) CCTV cameras are also installed in and around the communal areas and entrances of the dormitory to safeguard your security as well as your properties. Please take all reasonable steps to safeguard your own personal belongings. The Summer Portal cannot be held liable for any loss or damage to any personal property beyond its reasonable duty of care.

 

V. Safety & Emergency

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For your own safety, do not attempt to climb over the balcony, or the glass dividers along the balcony. Do not throw any object from a height. 

   

In the event of a fire, the person discovering the occurrence of a fire should notify the Dormitory Officer or any supervising adult immediately. Where possible, activate the fire alarm bell by accessing the nearest manual call point, and notify the Fire Services Department by calling 2522 0367 or 999. On hearing a fire alarm, go to the designated assembly point by following one of the evacuation routes stated in the Emergency Evacuation Plan posted on the door of your room, close the door as you exit and wait for a roll call by a member of staff at the assembly point. 

 

Evacuation Routes 

Assembly Point

Take Southern Staircase (ST-06) going down

MacDonnell Road on 4/F

Take Northern Staircase (ST-07) going down 

Calder Path on M/F

Except in the case of a fire, Portalians are allowed to use the elevator, but they must do so with at least one other person. In the unlikely event that you are trapped inside the elevator, press the emergency button and use the intercom to seek help.
 

VI.  Community-mindedness and Respect

By entering the Summer Portal, you have become a member of this community where mutual respect is expected and upheld. As such, you shall abide by the following community norms:

1. Be kind to your roommates and share space equally.

2. Exercise common courtesy and keep the dormitory clean and tidy as you would like to find them. Clean up after your own mess, whether it is in the bathroom or the Common Room.

3. Exercise proper care when using dormitory facilities and properties. Do not remove or relocate furniture without permission. Report any damage or loss of property immediately.

4. Empty your room’s trash bin into the Common Room’s garbage bin when it is 80% filled up, not 130%.

5. Help protect the environment by using water, gas and electricity efficiently. Turn off the lights and air-conditioning when leaving your room for a long duration.

6. Keep your showering time to no more than 15 minutes (without compromising hygiene). Not only would Mother Nature appreciate your conservation of water, but your fellow Portalians would also appreciate not having to miss their Teddy Bear time before going to bed. 

7. Cooking is strictly prohibited in the dormitory room, no matter how good a chef you may be! Consumption of food and drinks other than water are best carried out in the Common Room.
    

VII. Schedule, Room Inspection & Meals

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1. You must return to your own room by 10.30pm at the latest, and should not leave the room again thereafter except when nature calls. A room inspection will be carried out by a member of staff to ensure that you get proper and adequate rest for the activities in the following day. Those not found to be in their room during inspection will have to explain themselves and may be subject to disciplinary action.

2. You must not enter any room in the dormitory other than your own. 

3. Quiet Time is observed strictly from 10.30pm to 7.30am; at other times, do mind your noise level as you now live in a community of many.

4. A morning call is usually set for 7.30am. Setting your own alarm clock is more than welcome, especially for those deep sleepers and sweet dreamers.

5. The resident staff and dormitory officers reserve the right to enter the dormitory rooms they supervise for unannounced room inspections as they see fit.  

6. All meals are served in the Cafeteria on 1/F of the Li Chong Yuet Ming Building unless otherwise stated. Meal times are considered to be important occasions for social interaction in ancient times, in Chinese culture and also here at the Summer Portal! Please bear in mind the Portal’s virtue of being respectful. Pajamas are not considered to be fashionable in the Cafeteria – you will be turned away. Please pay attention to proper table manners, cherish food and clear your food tray after each meal.

 

VIII. Health Protocols

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1. All Portalians must practice good personal hygiene throughout the camp.

2. You should inform a member of staff of any illness or symptoms immediately.

3. You should wear a surgical mask if you are experiencing cold-like symptoms.

4. The Summer Portal may implement additional health and safety protocols as recommended by authorities.

 

 

IX. Mobile Phone Policy and Wi-fi 

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You are here at the Summer Portal to interact with people, forge friendships and have meaningful conversations face-to-face. The use of mobile phones are therefore restricted to specific times and places, as will be announced prior to the camp. Anyone found to be in violation of the prevailing mobile phone policy will have their devices temporarily confiscated and may be subject to further disciplinary action. 

 

Complimentary Wi-fi is available in the dormitory. Sign-in details will be given to you during orientation. Please exercise proper cyberspace safety and “netiquette”. 

 

X. Check Out

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Upon check out, it is your duty to return your room to the same condition as you found it. Please ensure that you return the drawer key by inserting it back into the lock in the drawer. Check your room thoroughly to ensure that you do not leave any personal belongings behind. We do not guarantee a happy reunion with your lost items if they are left behind; and any items left unclaimed 48 hours after check-out will be either discarded or donated to charities.     

尊重: 在任何學習環境中，我們期望你尊重老師及導師。同樣地，你應該尊重暑期學校的所有同學和工作人員。你也應該尊重自己。我們會嚴肅處理任何缺乏尊重的行為，而嚴重違規者可能會被勒令退學。

 

當一個準備就緒的學習者: 請攜帶本護照參與各項活動，隨時隨地將你在學習旅程中的奇妙體驗及領悟記錄下來，一枝鉛筆自然是大家不可或缺的夥伴。另外，一個準備就緒的學習者會保持開放，勇於嘗試新事物，結交新朋友和從他人身上學習。最重要的是：守時。時間表所列的是活動開始的時間，並非你開始動身前往活動場地的時間。（請注意：學校只有一個中等大小的升降機往返宿舍。）最後一點，不要忘記享受過程啊！

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違規紀律處分: 如果你被發現違反上述美德及守則，暑期學校的工作人員會和你討論事情經過，並向你解釋為何你的行為是不可接受的。工作人員保留要求學生停止參與活動及進行自我反思的權利。以下是學校處理紀律問題的處罰措施：

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• 1. 首次警告：    總監或​學生監護人會給予口頭警告。

• 2. 第二次警告：總監或學生監護人會給予第二次書面警告，學校也會將事件告知家長。另外，我們必須提醒你：如果你之後有
  任何違規行為，將被勒令退學。

• 3. 勒令退學：    暑期學校保留對嚴重違規者勒令退學的權利，學校會通知家長接你回家。

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2. 衣著要求

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雖然下列部分物品挺新潮，但它們並不適宜在暑期學校穿著，包括拖鞋（宿舍除外）、涼鞋、無袖上衣（除了在運動時允許外）、迷你裙或短褲、棒球帽。當你進入體育館時，你必須穿著合適的運動鞋。

3. 設施及公共空間

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為了確保個人安全，你應該留在校園指定範圍內，包括暑期學校的指定課室、活動場地及公共空間。除非有職員陪同，否則學生嚴禁離開校園及進入校園其他地方。

宿生會入住三人、六人或八人宿舍房間。宿舍設有兩個公共休息室，分別在九樓（與十樓相連）和十一樓（與十二樓相連）。公共休息室是唯一允許進行社交聚會的地方。除非得到職員的允許，否則宿生不能到訪其他樓層。另外，宿生不能進入他人的宿舍房間。

宿舍每層設有指定性別的洗手間。學生可能需要到其他樓層洗澡，舍監將會給予相關指示。

4. 保安

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宿舍房間在設計上並不能上鎖，但每位宿生會獲分配一張書桌，裡面設有一個可以上鎖的抽屜。（在住宿期間，要好好保管鑰匙，遺失鑰匙需要賠償$100！）而在公共空間和宿舍入口也裝有閉路電視CCTV監控鏡頭，以確保大家的人身和財物安全。請自行採取一切合理措施保管個人物品。暑期學校不會承擔任何因個人疏忽而引致的財物損失或損毀之責任。

5. 安全及緊急情況

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為了確保個人安全，切勿嘗試攀過陽台。切勿高空擲物。

如發生火警，發現火警者應該通知舍監或者任何負責監管的成人。如果情況允許，你可以在最近的位置按響火警鐘，然後致電 2522 0367 或 999。當你聽到火警鐘聲，請根據宿舍房間門上「緊急疏散指引」所列的疏散路線前往指定集合點。離開房間時請關門。到達集合點後，請等候職員進行點名。

 

             疏散路線                                       集合點

經南面樓梯（ST-06）向下走                四樓麥當勞道

經北面樓梯（ST-07）向下走                 M樓歌老打徑

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除非發生火警，宿生平日可以使用升降機，但大家必須與他人同行（即最少兩位宿生一起才可使用升降機）。如果大家不幸被困升降機內，請按下緊急鍵並以對講機尋求協助。

6. 學會關顧社群及尊重

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大家作為暑期學校的一份子，應當互相尊重，並遵守下列社群守則：

i.友善對待室友，公平分享空間。

Ii.謹守基本社交禮儀，保持宿舍乾淨整潔。使用洗手間和茶水間後，必須自行清理妥當。

iii.愛護宿舍設施及物品，小心使用。 未經允許，切勿自行搬移家具。若有任何物品損毀或遺失，請立刻上報。

iv.在房間垃圾桶盛滿80%（不是130%！）就應當進行清理，將廢物拿到公共休息室的垃圾桶。

v.愛護環境，節約使用水電。若大家長時間離開房間，請關掉電燈及空調。

vi.在確保個人衛生的前提下，請將洗澡時間控制在15分鐘以內。

vii.宿舍嚴禁煮食（即便大家廚藝媲美五星級大廚！）除了飲用清水之外，請到公共休息室享用食物及飲品。

7. 時間表，查房及膳食

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i.大家應該在晚上十點半或之前回到自己的房間，然後一直留在房間內（除非需要用洗手間）。舍監會進行查房，確保大家有
              足夠休息，以參與翌日的活動。查房時缺席者需要作出解釋，並可能受到紀律處分。

ii.嚴禁進入他人的宿舍房間。

iii.大家須嚴格遵守在晚上十時半至早上七時半的關燈時間。其餘時間，大家也應該關顧社群，注意聲量。

iv.宿監會在每天早上七時半喚醒大家。大家也可以自行帶備鬧鐘，特別是睡得深沉的。

v.舍監和職員保留進入宿舍房間的權利，進行必要的突擊查房。

vi.學校將在李莊月明一樓的食堂提供膳食。用餐時間是進行社交的重要時刻。請謹記暑期學校「尊重他人」的美德。在食堂穿
                著睡衣會被拒之門外。請注意用餐禮儀，珍惜食物，及在用餐後清理餐盤。

8. 健康守則

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i. 所有學生都需要在營地保持良好個人衛生。

ii. 如果學生身體不適或出現任何病徵，應該立即通知暑期學校職員。

iii. 如果學生出現感冒徵狀，應配戴口罩。

iv. 為了確保大家的健康，暑期學校可能會額外制定一些健康及安全守則。

 

9. 手機使用守則及無線網絡

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暑期學校旨在提供機會讓你與他人互動、建立友誼和面對面進行有意義的對話。因此，學校會限制使用手機的時間和地點（詳情將會在宿營開始前告知）。如果任何人違反手機使用守則，其手機或電子產品可能會被暫時沒收，並可能受到紀律處分。

宿舍提供免費無線網絡。學校將會在迎新環節提供登入資料。請注意網絡安全及保持網絡禮儀。

 

10. 退房

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在退房的時候，大家有責任將房間還原至入住時的初始狀態。請將抽屜鑰匙歸還，並插入抽屜的鑰匙孔裡。仔細檢查房間，確
保自己不要遺下任何個人物品。我們並不能保證大家可以和失物開心重聚，而任何在退房48小時後沒人認領的物品將會被丟棄或者捐贈至慈善團體。