News from GITPA (December 2017)

January 2, 2018March 2, 2018

Farm Eco-tour

The Farm Eco-tour 「GITPA 新生互動農場生態遊」 was successfully held on 10 December 2017 (Sun). 22 colleagues, family members and friends participated.

It was a fulfilling and fruitful day for the participants. After arriving at the New Life Interactive Farm in Tuen Mun, the participants started their “busy” agenda with a series of activities. First of all, it was the T-shirt making workshop, in which the participants designed and painted their own unique eco-friendly T-shirt.

After having a healthy lunch of organic food, participants experienced the fun of organic farming. They learnt techniques for tilling, hoeing and raking using farming tools.

Lastly, they had an organic cookie making workshop and enjoyed their own tasty herb cookies!

Coming Activity

GITPA held its first mindfulness activity last year. Through a day of mindful experience, participants were able to relax themselves in a beautiful and tranquil environment, and apply the practices into their daily life afterwards. As there was a lot of positive feedback on the activity last year, we will organise the well-received 「GITPA 嘉道理農場靜觀遊」 again on 7 January 2018!

Valentine’s Day is coming in February. Have you chosen the gift for your beloved one? Would you consider making your own preserved fresh flower to represent your forever love? Here comes a good chance! GITPA is going to organise 「GITPA 情人節表白神器 – 「永生花」浪漫手作坊」 on 3 February 2018. Act first to enroll by 29 December 2017! Don’t miss it!

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GITPA 情人節表白神器- 「永生花」浪漫手作坊

December 20, 2017March 2, 2018

在這二月浪漫的節日， GITPA 為大家帶來

”情人節表白神器”- 「永生花」浪漫手作坊

永生花（Preserved Fresh Flower）也稱保鲜花，又叫「永不凋謝的花」。其技術是在花朵最完美的狀態下注入一種特製的有機溶液，經乾燥，脱水等一系列工序，就可以保持其嬌媚與質感，外觀上與鮮花無異。無須澆水或日照，可保存數年。

別聽別人說什麼送花俗氣，哪個女人不愛花?! 若是覺得鮮花凋謝太淒美，那不妨選擇永恆的永生花：寓意「花永生，愛永恆」，非常浪漫啊！

～～情人節本應就是如此浪漫～～

愛至深，不輕說。簡簡單單的一個永生花浪漫手作──情意深長，永恆不朽。
今個情人節，就透過這表白神器──永生花，將這份永恆的浪漫鑄到太太、女友或情人的心深處吧。

喔！別忘記那位自你呱呱墜地已視你為情人的母親啊，她奉獻了很多年青歲月才能成就今天的你呢。在這節日，給她一點浪漫吧。

如有任何疑問，可致電 2231 5420 (Phyllis LEUNG) 查詢。

GITPA 嘉道理農場靜觀遊

December 5, 2017March 2, 2018

各位親愛的同事：

GITPA 去年首次舉辦的靜觀活動，獲得學員們的一致好評。

透過一天的「靜觀」體驗，學員們皆能在優美寧靜的環境中放鬆身心，並能將所學得的技巧實踐在日常生活中，獲益良多！

今年，「嘉道理農場靜觀遊」載譽而歸！

「嘉道理農場靜觀遊」活動內容包括：

· 體驗簡單而實用的靜觀及放鬆練習
· 觀察自然，培養平靜和寬廣的心
· 慢食－欣賞食物滋味
· 靜觀步行，享受寧靜的空間
· 反思及分享學習心得
· 專業導師全程指導

「靜觀」並非單是學習技巧或方法，著重個人的親身體驗，改變對生活的態度和建立新的生活模式。

如果你對靜觀已有初步的認識，想在導師的指導下，溫故知新；

如果你從未認識「靜觀」而又渴望自己及身邊的人都保持「身心靈」健康的話，

那就馬上行動，一起體驗這次的「擁抱大自然－一日靜心之旅」！

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何謂「靜觀」Mindfulness?

『靜』是指內心平靜和諧的狀態

『觀』是指清晰全面地觀察自己的身體、思想、情緒及行為的狀態，和它們之間的互動。

總括而言，「靜觀」Mindfulness 幫助我們在忙碌繁亂的日常生活中找到平靜的心態，觀察自己身心的經驗，例如情緒、思想的反應、行為的反應、察看周邊事物如何發生及轉變，令我們更專注當下。

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如有任何疑問或查詢，可致電 2153-2011 (Shan CHAN) 或 2860-6051 (Tony HO) 聯絡我們。

GITPA 新生互動農場生態遊

December 1, 2017December 1, 2017

各位親愛的同事：

秋季正式來臨了，總算有點秋天的感覺了。

想在秋高氣爽的季節渡過一個輕鬆、有趣又能享受大自然的週末？ GITPA 將於十二月份舉辦「新生互動農場生態遊」，就能一次過滿足你三個願望。詳情如下：

新生互動農場佔地4.1公頃，農場同時榮獲兩個本地有機認證(由香港有機資源中心認證有限公司及香港有機認證中心頒授)，專門種植有機農作物、香草等。新生互動農場讓繁忙的都市人有機會親親大自然，舒展身心。

活動內容：
☼ 參觀農莊，專人講解有機種植及大自然的知識
☼ 於教育田了解及嘗試有機耕種的日常工作程序，如除草、翻土、起畦、移苗、淋水、施肥、下種及使用農務工具
☼ 親自體驗有機耕種的樂趣
☼ 使用農場物料，自己設計及完成一件獨一無二的環保T恤
☼ 利用有機迷迭香製作鬆脆可口有機牛油曲奇

如有任何疑問或查詢，請致電 2860-6051 (Tony Ho) 或 2829-3302 (Hebe Lau) 聯絡我們。

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News from GITPA (Novmeber 2017)

November 30, 2017December 1, 2017

News from GITPA (November 2017)

Aroma Candle Workshop

Modern life is usually stressful. If you want to relax a bit after a long day, lighting an aroma candle may be a good choice for you! Candles made of aromatherapy oils can enhance your emotion and relieve stress.

The Aroma Candle Workshop「GITPA 香薰手工蠟燭工作坊」 was successfully held on 5 November 2017 (Sun). 12 colleagues, family members and friends participated. Each of them got the chance to make two types of candles with natural herbal essential oils: soy candle and jelly candle. After learning the candle production procedures and some precautions, the participants made their own exquisite, natural and environmental friendly aroma candles. Apart from enjoying the candle making experience, the participants brought home with their handmade candles which can be a small gift to their beloved friends or relatives!

Coming Activity

Feel the taste of autumn? Want to have a relaxing weekend in the nature? The 「GITPA 新生互動農場生態遊」, which will be held on 10 December 2017, might be a good option for you! Participants can experience the fun of organic farming and make their own organic cookies! Don’t miss it!

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News from GITPA (October 2017)

October 31, 2017November 2, 2017

Kayak & Snorkeling Fun Day

The Kayak & Snorkeling Fun Day「GITPA 獨木舟浮潛體驗同樂日」 was successfully held on 7 October 2017 (Sat). 30 colleagues, family members and friends participated.

It was a sunny and energetic day. The 30 participants got out of the office and caught some rays at The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Jockey Club Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp. Known as the “back garden of Hong Kong”, Sai Kung is a beautiful place with its natural scenery well preserved.

After doing warm-up exercises led by the professional instructors, participants learned the basic kayak and snorkeling theory and techniques such as mirror drainage, breathing tube drainage, buoyancy control in the water and techniques to avoid ear pressure, and safety practices.

They then experienced the kayak tour with the beautiful scenery on the outskirts of Sai Kung, and enjoyed their lunchbox in outdoor environment. While participants snorkeling in the colorful underwater world, they had the chance to have close contact with marine life.

Despite feeling exhausted after all the vigorous physical exercises, all participants wore a satisfying smile on their faces when they left the camp site under the sunset!

Coming Activity

Want to relax a bit after a long day? Lighting an aroma candle may be a good choice! The 「GITPA 香薰手工蠟燭工作坊」 will be held on 5 November 2017. We will share the happy moments of the activity with you in the next issue! Stay tuned!

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GITPA 香薰手工蠟燭工作坊

October 28, 2017November 2, 2017

GITPA 「香薰手工蠟燭工作坊」

現代人生活壓力大，回家後，若想好好放鬆一下，點燃香薰蠟燭可能是一個不錯的選擇。

加入香薰精油製作而成的手工蠟燭能促進和提升個人情緒，舒緩壓力，而真正以有機材料制作的香薰蠟燭，還可以作香薰按摩或潤膚油之用。

功能性的香薰精油種類繁多，例如檸檬草、薰衣草，可驅走蚊蟲之餘，後者更有寧神作用；而茶樹則可殺菌、消炎。如果喜歡氣味清香的話，可以選擇果皮類如甜橙和檸檬味的精油，兩者均有放鬆及清新功能。

想增加對香薰蠟燭的認識，現在是大好機會！

每位學員將會製作兩款蠟燭：大豆蠟燭、果凍蠟燭，並會選用以上提到的天然草本精油為材料。

手工蠟燭杯小巧精緻，天然又環保，除可自用外，也適合作為小禮物贈送親友。

如有任何疑問或查詢，可致電 2153-2011 (Shan CHAN) 或 2860-6051 (Tony HO) 聯絡我們

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News from GITPA (September 2017)

September 30, 2017November 2, 2017

Luna Lamp Workshop

Three classes of the Luna Lamp Workshop「GITPA 浪漫月球燈製作班」 were successfully held on 2 and 10 September 2017 (Sat). 46 colleagues, family members and friends participated.

It was a romantic workshop, in which participants made their own “moon” with their beloved ones. After doing warm-up exercises led by the instructor to stretch their fingers, arms and shoulders, participants started to put on their masks to do the craftwork.

Everyone enjoyed the workshop a lot and brought home their hand-made luna lamp for celebrating the coming Mid-Autumn Festival!

Staff Consultation for Enhancing Staff Appraisal Form of AP Grade

Change in performance appraisal system affects everyone of us. Your active participation and contribution is instrumental. GITPA has received comments/feedback from members regarding the staff consultation for enhancing staff appraisal form of AP Grade. We have consolidated a submission to AP Grade Management Support Team on 22 September 2017. Thanks for all your valuable comments/feedback!

Coming Activity

After holding indoor workshops for three consecutive months, GITPA is going to organise an outdoor activity in October! The 「GITPA 獨木舟浮潛體驗同樂日」 was well-received in the past years and will be held again on 7 October 2017! We will share the happy moments of the activity with you in the next issue! Stay tuned!

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GITPA 獨木舟浮潛體驗同樂日

September 11, 2017September 12, 2017

GITPA 獨木舟浮潛體驗同樂日今年載譽而歸！！想透過「海底奇兵」之旅，在大自然的環抱下，泛舟海上，探索「香港後花園」的美景？

GITPA 將於十月份舉辦「獨木舟浮潛體驗同樂日」，能一次過滿足你三個願望！

如有任何疑問或查詢，請致電 2860-6051 (Tony Ho) 或 2153-2011 (Shan Chan) 聯絡我們

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News from GITPA (August 2017)

September 1, 2017September 1, 2017

News from GITPA (August 2017)

Latte Art Workshop

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The latte art workshop 「咖啡拉花班」 was successfully held on August 5 2017 (Sat). 19 colleagues, family members and friends participated.

It was a fulfilling 2.5-hour workshop, in which participants had the chance to gain hands-on experience to make their own cup of 2D and 3D latte art. After observing the instructor’s demonstration, participants started from streaming the milk, making the foam and pouring the milk into the cup with right distance up, velocity and control. Some participants even managed to make their own latte art design. It was definitely an enjoyable afternoon with laughter and the sweet aroma of coffee!

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Mooncake Purchase Discount Offer

The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon. GITPA Ex-Co would like to take this opportunity to wish all colleagues a joyful festival with your beloved family!

GITPA has always been keen on organising recreational activities and providing welfare to colleagues. This year, we continue to arrange a discount offer of moon cake coupons for members. We have prepared special offers from six famous brands – Maxim’s, Wing Wah, Arome, Haagen-Dazs, Saint Honore and Taipan – and over 60 choices of moon cakes for members to select for enjoying with your family under the bright harvest moon light!

We have received a total of 60 orders purchasing 284 boxes of moon cakes. The moon cake coupons have already been delivered to the colleagues who placed orders in early August.

Coming Activity

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Besides enjoying the moon with your beloved ones on the day, would you like to make your own “moon”? GITPA is going to hold a Luna Lamp Workshop「GITPA 浪漫月球燈製作班」 in September. The response was so overwhelming that three classes were full in 5 hours! For colleagues who managed to apply for the Workshop, see you there!

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