The Princeton Club of Hong Kong Book Award 2026
Congratulations to Siu Hoi Yan (5E) who was awarded the Princeton Club of Hong Kong Book Award 2026. The Princeton Club of Hong Kong selected the award winner whose achievements best exemplify academic, service and leadership excellence.
Award of Outstanding Student Commendation
Leung Kak Yee (5C) was awarded one of the top 10 Outstanding Student Commendations by the Hong Kong Extra-curricular Activities Masters' Association. This honour speaks to Kak Yee’s dedication, her readiness to embrace new experiences, and her steadfast passion in every extracurricular endeavour.
Arctic Circle and Norway Exploration Tour
Two S6 students, Ho Oi Yan Chelsie (6A) and Mak Ho Lam Holami (6B), were nominated for an inspiring trip to Oslo and Svalbard in the Arctic Circle from May 29 to June 7, 2026. Organized by the Partners Education Foundation, the tour offered students the chance to explore the Arctic’s history, biology, and geography through guided visits and lectures.
Cantonese Public Speaking Contest
The Cantonese Public Speaking Contest, organized by the Civic Education Committee, was held on May 20. With great anticipation, three finalists demonstrated their eloquence and rationality by sharing topics of their own choosing and important values.
Sharing by Ms Chan Yeuk Yu on Cantonese opera
The Citizenship and Social Development (CSD) Department was delighted to welcome Ms Chan Yeuk Yu 陳若妤 (S6 Graduate, 2020) to speak with our S5 students on Cantonese opera during the CSD lesson. Yeuk Yu introduced students to various intangible cultural heritage elements of Hong Kong, with an emphasis on the unique background of Cantonese opera. She explained Cantonese opera’s distinctive roles in honoring gods, providing entertainment, and educating the public on moral lessons. To make this traditional Chinese art more appealing to young people, Yeuk Yu highlighted the fun and “mysterious” aspects of Cantonese opera, such as actors’ and actresses’ personal wardrobes (衣箱), make‑up techniques, costumes, special hairstyles, and accessories.
Internal Debate Competition Finals
The Grand Finals of this year’s Internal Debate Competition concluded today successfully.
In the Junior Final, teams clashed over the motion, “This House Regrets the glorification of Beauty and the Beast by Disney.” Debaters skillfully tackled complex themes, including the impact of societal stereotypes and the underlying moral lessons of the classic tale. Ultimately, the Affirmative team, comprised of Chan Wing Sum Mia (3A), Po Yat Hei (3C), and Choi Wan Lam Kirsten Coney (3A), took home the championship title.
Food Waste Problems and Recycling
The topic on Food Waste Problems was presented by the Eco Amigos during the morning assembly on May 13, 2026. The sharing highlighted urgent environmental issues, including daily food waste worldwide, starvation, and landfill saturation. Students were encouraged to act as responsible global citizens by reducing waste at the source and developing recycling habits. To support this, the school’s Reshine Programme collects food waste, plastic bottles, and metal cans, with recycling boxes placed on each floor. In addition, the Redress Campaign, co‑organized by the English Department and the Eco Amigos, invited students to donate clothes, aimed at promoting sustainability and the common good.
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.
