European Girls’ Olympiad in Informatics 2026
Leung Hilary (4E) received a bronze medal at the European Girls’ Olympiad in Informatics (EGOI) 2026 held in Cesenatico, Italy. Of the four delegates at the competition, three were from Ying Wa, including Leung Hilary (4E), Cheung Suet Nam (5C) and Law Yi Sheung (6E).
The week-long event took place from May 12 to 18, 2026, and included an opening ceremony, two days of intense competition, a closing ceremony, various cultural exchange activities and San Marino Tour. On each contest day, participants had five hours to solve four challenging algorithmic problems set by the organizers, pushing their programming and problem-solving skills to the limit.
Visit of Russian Educators to Ying Wa
On May 12 2026, a delegation of Russian educators visited Ying Wa Girls’ School for a half-day cultural and professional exchange with the School Management Team (SMT). The SMT introduced the school’s vision and challenges, followed by a campus tour that began at Silcocks Hall and concluded at the 1926 Heritage Block. Sofia Daures (4D), a native Russian speaker, warmly shared her school life experiences with the guests. Throughout the visit, educators from both sides engaged in fruitful discussions on digital education, professional training, and personalized learning, marking another milestone in Ying Wa’s commitment to global educational collaboration.
Sharing by Ms Gladys Mattras on cultural diversity
The Citizenship and Social Development (CSD) Department was delighted to once again welcome Ms Gladys Mattras (S4 Graduate, 2019) to speak with our S4 students on cultural diversity during the CSD lesson. Gladys led an engaging and thought‑provoking discussion on the importance of embracing and accepting one’s identity. She began by inviting students to share their perceptions of mixed‑race individuals, using her own experiences as a Eurasian growing up in France and Hong Kong to challenge stereotypes and clarify misconceptions. Drawing from her personal journey, Gladys spoke frankly about the struggles she faced in reconciling issues of identity and beauty, and how these shaped her search for self‑understanding. Today, she proudly celebrates b
Inter-school Table Tennis Competition 2025-26
On 10 May 2026, our table tennis team took part in the HKSSF Inter-School Table Tennis Competition (Division Two).
A total of five students represented our school: Mo Valerie (2E), Yu Xiaoxuan (1D), Zhang Ziyu (2C), Lam Kwan Nok (2D), and Cheung Hiu Si (1A).
The team competed in the C Grade event and finished as Third Runner-Up. Throughout the competition, the players showed self-confidence and team cohesion.
HKCCCC Inter-School Table Tennis Competition 2026
On 9 May 2026, our table tennis team took part in the HKCCCC Inter-School Table Tennis Competition.
A total of four students represented our school: Chu Lok Ying (5C), Leung Cheuk Yan (3D), Mo Valerie (2E) and Yu Xiaoxuan (1D).
Among them, Mo Valerie finished as Second Runner-Up in the Girls' Singles, while Leung Cheuk Yan and Chu Lok Ying also finished as Second Runner-Up in the Girls' Doubles.
Throughout the competition, the players showed perseverance and resilience in their matches, worked well as a team, and maintained sportsmanship towards their opponents.
S2 STEAM Project Presentation Day: Design and Build Your Own Study Pod
The S2 Cross-Curricular STEAM Project Presentation Day was held on May 8. This collaborative initiative was jointly organized by the English, Mathematics, Computer, Art, and STEAM Departments at the beginning of the academic year. It challenged S2 students to design and build their own Study Pods.
In the past 6 months, students have dedicated themselves to this project. By identifying challenges in the current 4th-floor self-study area, they integrated their interdisciplinary knowledge to develop solutions focusing on size, space, comfort, environment, and technology. The whole process allowed them to effectively demonstrate their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
Sharing by Heritage Ambassadors
Our Heritage Ambassadors did a fantastic job sharing the rich history of our former principals' contributions, including the establishment of the house system, the introduction of the annual swimming gala, and the school’s redevelopment project. By delivering the information through a creative and interactive presentation, they kept fellow students completely engaged and eager to participate.
Mediation Essay Writing Competition 2026 Junior Division Winner
Yim Katie (3E) has been named the Junior Form Winner of the Mediation Essay Writing Competition 2026. This competition was jointly organised by the Department of Justice, the Education Bureau, Asia Conflict Resolution Institute Limited, and Rotary International District 3450.
The prize presentation ceremony took place on May 4, 2026, where Katie had the honor of receiving her certificate from the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam Ting-kwok (林定國), SC.
