4th Runner-up of Japanese Knowledge Competition
Two YW teams, each consisting of three students, from Secondary Four and Five participated in the Second Japanese Knowledge Competition for Secondary Schools in Hong Kong (第二屆全港中學生日本常識問答比賽). The Secondary Four team included Hau Ka Hei (4A), Lau Wing Yi (4A), and Yeh Tsz Kiu (4A), while the Secondary Five team comprised Kam Hoi Ching (5A), Lo Sze Wai (5A), and Lo Yi Wing (5A). Organised jointly by the Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong and Mu Kuang English School, the competition took place on 2 July. It tested participants' knowledge of Japanese society, language, and traditional and popular culture. Our Secondary Four team achieved 4th Runner-up.
S5 Pre-JUPAS Conference 2025
To prepare S5 students for their JUPAS application, the S5 Pre-JUPAS Conference was held on 2 July 2025 by the Careers Committee. The event provided students with essential knowledge and insights into various disciplines to facilitate the process of making their university programme choices. In the conference, some S6 students shared practical study tips to prepare for the DSE. Alumnae from both local and overseas universities were also invited to share their personal experiences. Through the conference, students gained a deeper understanding of the diverse academic paths available for them.
Hong Kong Student Association Award Scheme 2024/25
The Student Association (SA), Meronica, is honoured to have received the “Outstanding Student Association Award” from Hong Kong Student Association Award Scheme 2024/25 hosted by Hok Yau Club. Throughout the year they have been planning and executing various activities that aimed at fostering their schoolmates’ well-being and promoting values of gratitude and appreciation. The award is a great encouragement and recognition to their hard work and leadership skills.
Bidding Farewell to Mr Kwan
After 36 years of dedicated service, the last ten years of which at the helm, our principal, Mr Kwan Hon Cheung Francis, will retire at the end of the school year 2024-2025. In honour of this milestone of the principal’s teaching career, the Student Association prepared a special assembly to bid Mr Kwan a fond adieu.
Annual General Meeting 2025 (SA & Inter-house)
On July 12, the 76th Student Association, Meronica, and the 34th Inter-house Committee, Aliferous, held their Annual General Meeting (AGM). Throughout the school year, both student bodies dedicated themselves to organising a diverse range of activities, allowing their schoolmates to enrich their experiences and broaden their horizons. Not only were their activities successful, but they also showcased the unwavering dedication and teamwork of our student leaders, guided by their supportive teacher advisors.
Our principal, Mr Francis Kwan, praised the students for their hard work and continued effort in making school life in Ying Wa more engaging and rewarding.
High Achievers’ Awards and Prize Presentation Ceremony 2024-2025
Students from S1 to S6 with outstanding academic results received awards in recognition of their outstanding achievements. Awards were given to junior form students who ranked among the top three of each class and of each form. As for senior form students, the awards went to those who ranked the top of each subject.
In the same ceremony, hundreds of students were complimented on their exceptional results in a wide array of domains including sports, music, entrepreneurship, leadership and STEM etc.
All students are encouraged to emulate their exemplary performance.
Morning Assembly to celebrate the 28th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR
To celebrate the 28th Anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), our school held a flag raising ceremony led by our Flag Hoisting Team. Accompanied by high-spirited music and an impeccable march by the Flag Hoisting Team, the student body sang the national anthem with pride. The ceremony was followed by students’ sharing on the challenges and opportunities faced by the HKSAR in the past year in areas such as economic growth, innovation, and population change. Students gained insights into initiatives such as the Competing for Talents and Enterprises policy and the expansion of the InnoHK research platforms, while also deepening their understanding of the Greater Bay Area’s long-term planning.
CCC Robotics Challenge 2025
A team of six talented S2 girls represented our school at the annual Robotics Competition organized by the CCC (The Church of Christ in China), bringing home a well-deserved Silver Medal. The competition, which included secondary schools from across the CCC, challenged students to code and utilize AI recognition to control robots in completing designated tasks. This year’s event introduced elements of Chinese History and Culture. In addition to programming robots for various tasks, the students were required to answer questions about Chinese history and culture by using their robots to pick specific colored balls and shoot targets to score points. Our team demonstrated remarkable skills and teamwork throughout the compet
