Future Architects: Girls in STEAM Challenge Competition
Two students, Cheung Ching Yu Yora (3C) and Tsang Hin Ching (3D), won the second runner-up in the Future Architects: Girls in STEAM Challenge Competition.
This competition required students to build a city in Roblox Studio based on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Objective 11, which focuses on sustainable community development.
Over the past two months, our school team attended workshops, built their city, and presented their work. In the final round, students completed a coding task, presented their project, and participated in a Q&A session with the judges.
Inter-house Debate Competition (Consilience) –Final
The grand final of the inaugural Inter-house Debate Competition (Consilience) was successfully held on May 16.
In the debate, three junior students from Silcocks House faced off against three from Hutchinson House on the motion, “This House believes that Barbie is a bad influence on children.” They presented thought-provoking arguments related to self-image and consumerism.
Adjudicators Mr Stephen Cooley and Ms Mandy Kan, from the Native-Speaking English Teacher section of the Education Bureau, awarded Silcocks House the edge over Hutchinson House, citing a more effective team line and more persuasive delivery.
Sustainable Education by Eco Amigos
During the morning assembly on May 14, Eco Amigos, a group of student ambassadors dedicated to environmental action, addressed the harmful effects of plastic waste and microplastics on both animals and humans.
Through a lively skit featuring ambassadors role-playing as sea creatures, they illustrated how microplastics damage marine ecosystems and, ultimately, human health. The Eco Amigos also shared poignant images and videos of sea animals suffering due to plastic waste, effectively raising awareness among students about the impact of their use of disposable items like plastic bags and take-out containers.
Their presentation inspired their peers to take a more proactive role in protecting the environment.
Visit of Shanghai Kongjiang Junior High School
We were honoured to welcome 22 students and teachers from Shanghai Kongjiang Junior High School (上海市控江初級中學) to our school on May 14. 27 S2 and S6 YW students engaged in enriching discussions on various topics, particularly in STEM, with their counterparts.
Meanwhile, the programme provided opportunities for students to enhance their language skills and cultural understanding through discussions with the students from Shanghai. We look forward to organizing more exciting exchange programmes in the future.
World Reimagined: Global STEAM Public Speaking Competition
A team of Secondary Three students, known as "Yes, We Go and STEM," won the Most Popular Award at the Global STEAM Public Speaking Competition organized by the Big Bang Academy on May 11.
Along with another finalist team, "We Go and Smile," they were among 12 teams presenting their sustainability solutions to a panel of expert judges, showcasing their prototypes to the public during the competition.
"Yes, We Go and STEM" developed an innovative device that uses AI to detect food freshness, while "We Go and Smile" designed a sustainable greenhouse to ensure a reliable food supply.
Award of Inter-school Basketball Competition (Grade C)
Our Grade C Basketball Team showcased exceptional teamwork and determination in the recent Inter-school Basketball Competition, earning the title of 3rd runner-up. Their spirited performance and dedication have made us proud.
歷史四維遊：香港四「維」遊創意地圖設計比賽
謝穎淇(三甲班)、楊心研(三丁班)與3E(三戊班)徐頌恩參加「歷史四維遊：香港四「維」遊創意地圖設計比賽」，於初賽設計導賞路線及地圖，入圍後以之為基礎，參照《清明上河圖》，製作立體地圖卷軸，獲決賽初中組亞軍。
「歷史四維遊」全港中學生活動由香港特別行政區政府教育局課程發展處個人、社會及人文教育組主辦、香港史學會籌劃，活動旨在以「旅遊」為主題的多元項目，讓學生了解中國歷史與社會文化面貌，並培養學生對研習中國歷史與文化的興趣和能力，進而欣賞、尊重、關懷及傳承中華文化。
