High Events for S1
Talk by Dr. Joseph Ting
On 23/10/2015, Dr. Joseph Ting (丁新豹博士), our History and Heritage Education Consultant, gave an assembly talk to the whole school about the revolutionary activities of Dr. Sun Yat-sen in Guangzhou. Similar to the previous academic year, it was followed by a two-day study tour in Guangzhou in mid-November. Students would have a wider scope of understanding towards Dr. Sun and his revolutionary attempts in Guangzhou.
Brainstorm Programme
The Mathematics Department initiated a year-long “Brainstorm Programme”, with the aim to promote fun in learning and volunteering.73 students were selected from Mathematics Team, Guidance Team and Interact Club to be trained as assistants who would teach others to play board games that cultivate strategic thinking.
At the Kick-off Ceremony on 13 October 2015, teachers introduced the rationale and the schedule of activities. To share the joy of playing educational games, volunteers would visit S1 classrooms and a home for the elderly. The highlight would be a competition at school to rekindle the interest in board games.
Inauguration of Student Leaders 2015
The morning assembly on 7 October 2015 saw the inauguration of the 67th Student Association and 25th Inter-house Committee. Student leaders of different student support committees also pledged to serve the school diligently and faithfully. The principal presented the new student leaders with their badges and words of encouragement. Outgoing Chairlady of Aspen delivered her vote of thanks; following that, Chairlady of Canvas urged her school mates to have the courage to take the first step forward with her.
Health in Mind Project
The school has recently joined a two-year “Health in Mind” Programme. 15 S4 students were recruited as ‘Health in Mind Teens’. In September 2015, they joined an orientation camp which helped strengthen their confidence and determination to serve people who are still suffering or recovering from mental illness. In October 2015, they joined another workshop held by Kwai Chung Hospital. Through various games and discussions, students learned to discern the facts and myths of mental illness.
升國旗禮
公民教育委員會於2015年9月30日在籃球場舉行升國旗禮。2015年是中國人民抗日戰爭勝利70周年紀念日，公民教育委員會以此為主題跟全校師生探討抗戰精神、民族興衰以及國民素質，讓師生了解中華民族一路走來經歷的苦難與振興。面對我國歷史，除了聆聽不同人的意見，也可以多去求證，以客觀的角度探索歷史觀與看法。
Health in Mind Programme
Fifteen S4 students volunteered to participate in the 'Health in Mind' Project, a two-year programme about mental health. Students attended the orientation day and participated in 6 workshops to learn about the root of mental illness, and acquire the right attitude and necessary skills to get along with people with mental issues in the beginning of the school year. In addition, they organized different games and baked cookies together with the rehabilitating patients.
A morning assembly was held and a games booth was organized to share with schoolmates on the knowledge and skills they had learnt. With this experience, students were able to bring cheer to the Western District when they operated the games booth at Smithfield Sports Centre for residents there.
GA-S1 Encounter
In order to help S1 students to adapt to a new learning environment in Ying Wa and further strengthen their bond with schoolmates from different forms, the Guidance Assistants designed games and activities to all S1 students in September 2015. It helped them understand the school culture and history as well as developing positive attitudes towards learning.
