Ying Wa Girls' School had the privilege of hosting the Dialogue with Shaw Laureates as part of the prestigious Hong Kong Laureate Forum from November 13 to 18, 2023. This enlightening event provided a platform for our students, as well as students from other schools, to engage in inspiring dialogues with renowned Shaw Laureates. We were honoured to welcome four distinguished Shaw Laureates (邵逸夫獎得獎者) to our school: Prof Michael Perryman, Shaw Laureate in Astronomy 2022; Prof Peter Hegemann, Shaw Laureate in Life Science and Medicine 2020; Prof Ehud Hrushovski, Shaw Laureate in Mathematical Sciences 2022; and Prof Jean-Michel Bismut, Shaw Laureate in Mathematical Sciences 2021. Each laureate shared their invaluable insights and experiences, motivating our students to explore a broad range of knowledge and embrace interdisciplinary learning. They emphasized the importance of remaining curious, driven, and open-minded.

It is with great joy and pride that we celebrate the remarkable achievement of Wong Sum Yi, (Graduate of 2023) for her winning the Hong Kong Jockey Club (JC) Chairman’s Scholarship (香港賽馬會主席卓越獎學金) on November 2, 2023.  Being one of the selected 15, Wong Sum Yi was awarded this esteemed scholarship for her exceptional academic achievements, recognizing her dedication and commitment to pursue her undergraduate studies in Hong Kong.  The evening drew to a close with a heartwarming reunion with alumnae who were also JC Scholars from previous years.

Four S5 students emerged as the overall champion in the “Innovation for Smart City Competition 2023” organized by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.  As a reward, the winners embarked on a 5-day study tour to Singapore from August 6 to 10, 2023, exploring urban development, smart city technologies, and climate change initiatives.

They visited renowned institutions such as the Singapore Land Authority, Centre for Nature-based Climate Solution, and Future Cities Laboratory.  Engaging with officials and scholars, they learned about geospatial technologies, land management, and climate change mitigation.  This firsthand exposure showcased innovative approaches to global challenges.

A highlight of the tour was the visit to the City Gallery and CapitaSpring, Singapore’s second tallest skyscraper awarded the President’s Design Award.  The experience emphasized urban greening’s importance, inspiring sustainable practices in Hong Kong.

Overall, the tour left a lasting impact, expanding horizons and fostering enthusiasm to advocate for positive change in our communities.

‘Write Her Future 2023’ was a programme organised by the cosmetic brand Lancôme in collaboration with local NGO Junior Achievement Hong Kong (JAHK).  Through experiential learning, mentorship from business professionals, and entrepreneurship competitions, a team of five S6 girls achieved remarkable success.  Their innovative proposal utilised artificial intelligence (AI) to detect counterfeit make-up products.  This experience not only provided them with practical insights into entrepreneurship and digital marketing, but it also helped them discover their strengths and establish valuable connections, fostering personal growth.  The programme had indeed broadened young women’s horizons and empowered them to contribute to society.

Our Chinese Dance Team's performance of "Heavenly Shower" achieved remarkable success at the Dance World Cup (World Finals 2023) in Portugal.  Their talent and dedication earned them a well-deserved 5th place in the highly competitive Junior Large Group National and Folklore Dance category.  With grace and precision, they impressed the audience, showcasing synchronized steps and captivating expressions.