Canadian Computing Competition (Hong Kong Contest) 2017
Poon Wing Sze (6C) won the Certificate of Merit in the Senior Category while Au Sui Yu (4D) and Wong Yuen Lam (5A) were awarded the Certificate of Distinction in the Junior Category in the Canadian Computing Competition (Hong Kong Contest) 2017.
But the biggest winner was their team mate, Chan Wai Chi (5C), whose prize was an all-expense-paid trip to Canada in May to attend the Canadian Computing Olympiad. She has the honour of being the first female contestant to represent Hong Kong at this prestigious tournament.
Founder’s Day Service 2017
We were delighted to have invited Ms. Anita Ng as our guest speaker at the annual Founder's Day Service. A former student of Ying Wa, Ms. Ng is now an Ophthalmologist and a devoted member of Mighty Oaks Foundation, a charity for elderly people. Ms. Ng talked about the importance of having a mission in life. She also inspired our students with her passion in volunteering for the elderly with eye diseases.
The 8th Healthy Information Student Ambassadors Scheme
Two S5 girls, Churk Ka Yu (5E) and Lam Him Tung (5E) represented our Student Health Unit in the 8th Healthy Information Student Ambassadors Scheme, organised by the Office of Film, Newspaper and Article Administration. As student ambassadors, they took part in a leadership training camp, attended an IT training course and held a talk for S1 and S2 students on the theme of "Healthy Use of Internet" on 10 February. An award ceremony was held on 4 Marth 2017 in recognition of their efforts. OFNAA aims to promote the healthy use of the internet and encourage teenagers to participate actively in community service with this annual programme.
高中個人(粵語)演講比賽2017
本校強調兩文三語全面發展，為提供課堂以外的學習機會，中文科及公民教育委員會合辦高中個人粵語演講比賽。比賽於2017年3月1日早會時間進行，五位參賽同學 (五甲陳濼如、五乙何嘉盈及劉德怡、五丙岑泳希、五戊林謙童) 表現出色，最後由林謙童同學獲得最佳演繹獎。參賽同學在賽前接受訓練 ─ 浸會大學辯論隊成員林子澧先生應邀分享經驗及講解演講技巧，賽後得到評判的評語回饋，獲益良多。校長除頒獎外，還分享演講心得，鼓勵同學勇於嘗試，把握演講機會，藉此建立自信和提高表達能力。
Ma Yin Yu – Finalist of Student of the Year Awards 2016
Congratulations to Ma Yin Yu! Our S6B student was one of the 12 finalists of Student of the Year 2016 (Sportsperson) for her outstanding achievements in cycling. The SOTY Award is regarded as Hong Kong’s most prestigious recognition for secondary school students. Organized by the South China Morning Post each year for the past 36 years, the best and brightest are nominated, shortlisted and rewarded for their contribution to society as much as for their excellence in their field.There are different categories to spotlight the talents and accomplishments of the young generation including Grand Prize, Scientist, Mathematician, Linguist, Sportsperson, Community Contributor, etc. This year new categories – Best Devotion to School, Best Improvement – were added.
走出課室 全方位學習中國歷史
本校14位中二級同學參加「歷史文化學堂」廣播劇比賽，兩個參賽作品 ─「東漢奇遇記」及「大漠鐵騎」成功入選，並分別於3月21及28日在新城電台廣播。是次活動機會難得，學生通過搜集歷史資料，撰寫劇本，參加廣播劇培訓工作坊，進行電台錄音，接受訪問等，得到嶄新的學習經歷，生動地體驗學習中國歷史的樂趣。
Farewell Assembly 2017
Secondary Six students bid a moving farewell to the school on 24 February before they started their study leave for the DSE. Keeping with tradition, each class went on stage to present a video montage of their days at school and express their appreciation to all who had made the past years a memorable and enjoyable part of their lives. They also had words of encouragement for their fellow schoolmates who sang hymns as the candle for each graduate was lit. Formal photos were taken of each class after the assembly. Earlier in the week, the whole form also posed for a photo with their teachers on the steps of the playground.
Hong Kong School Drama Festival (Cantonese Category) 2017
The Drama Club enjoyed huge success at the Hong Kong School Drama Festival, bringing home the following awards:
- Award for Outstanding Script
- Award for Outstanding Stage Effect
- Award for Outstanding Co-operation
- Outstanding Performers (4D Lo Yuen Ting, 4D Ngan Hei Yuen, 4E Lai Nok Ching)
The theme of the drama this year is 'Family'. The story revolves around a divorced woman and her daughter. After being separated for a long time, the two of them are re-united to mend their relationship.
