Visit to E-learning Laboratory (HKU)
As part of our effort to enrich our expertise on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education, two science teachers and the Principal attended a workshop held by the E-learning Laboratory of The University of Hong Kong on the theme of "Smart Traffic Signal Design". It was a fruitful experience for educators to learn more about the tertiary institution’s pedagogy as well as content knowledge in this innovative field.
Dance World Cup 2018
Ying Wa Dance Team participated in the Hong Kong Qualifying Match (Dance World Cup), and then competed for the Asian Cup in March 2018, achieving splendid results. Both the Chinese and Jazz Teams exceled in their categories and were invited to participate in the final round to compete for the Dance World Cup in Spain. This experience has not only helped YW dancers to develop their skills as performers, but has also enabled them to connect with and learn from fellow participants of different ages and backgrounds.
Award of Junior Choir
Thanks to the efforts made by the Music Department, our Junior Choir was awarded the first runner-up in the Church Music Group (Foreign Language) in the 70th Hong Kong Schools Music Festival. Most choir members are Secondary One students, who have trained rigorously since September.
Canadian Computing Competition (Hong Kong Contest) 2018
YWGS is again the top performing girls' school in Hong Kong and received the most number of Distinctions in the Junior Category among all participating schools in Canadian Computing Competition (Hong Kong Contest) 2018.
In the Junior Category, 6 students were awarded Distinctions. Au Sui Yu (5D) won Distinction for two years running. Cheng Tsz Ying (4E), Lee Cho Man (4D), Lee Ching Laam (5A), Cheng Yan Kiu Ingrid (5C) and Ng Sin Ting (5C) were awarded Distinction while teammates, Fu Ming Ching (4D) won Certificates of Merit and Chan Pui Ching (5E) earned Honorable Mention. Chan Wai Chi (6C) was awarded Certificate of Merit in the Senior Category.
Topping-out Ceremony (Album 1)
Distinguished guests including representatives from the Education Bureau, School Council, School Redevelopment Committee, parents and alumnae joined principals, teachers and students to witness a milestone in the history of Ying Wa Girls' School, the Topping-out Ceremony at its Robinson Road campus on 24th March 2018.
Professor Chiu Lai-har Rebecca, Chairlady of the School Redevelopment Steering Committee, spoke about the grace of God steering them through many an unforeseen challenge during the four stages of their mission, from envisioning a new school on its historic grounds to securing authorization from various governmental bodies, and from construction to funding matters.
