Visual Arts Exhibition 2024
The annual art exhibition called “Day-to-Day (日常)” recently took place at Artland Gallery from June 22 to 27, 2024. The event was organized by the Visual Arts Department and showcased the talent of our students. The opening ceremony was held with Ms Tse Wai Man Cammy, an alumna of YW and the founder of Yugen Art Studio, as our guest of honour. The exhibition focused on the ordinary things we do every day. It aimed to highlight the beauty in the simple moments that we often overlook. More than 60 pieces of artwork, including paintings, digital designs, and ceramics, were on display. The exhibition allowed our students to explore and appreciate the small details of our daily lives, helping us understand their deeper significance.
Hotel Industry Workshop
On June 20, a group of 28 S4 students from the History, Tourism and Hospitality Studies (THS) Departments, along with 2 student leaders from the Civic Education Committee, participated in a workshop at Hotel Alexandra. The objective of the workshop was to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the hotel industry, its history, and its significance in the context of national security education, with a focus on economic security.
Harvard Book Prize 2024
Three of our S5 students, Gratia Chu (5B), Tang Jun Cheng (5B), and Mak Wing (5D), received the Harvard Book Prize 2024. This award is presented to exceptional secondary school students in Hong Kong who have demonstrated academic excellence, exemplary character, and a commitment to community service.
Talk by Ms Alisa Chen
Ms Alisa Chen, our Dance Team advisor and English & Literature teacher, delivered an inspiring talk during the morning assembly on May 29th. Ms Chen explored the theme of "The Circular Beauty of Art," guiding us to appreciate the incredible beauty of Chinese dance and emphasizing that everyone has the ability to dance. The highlight of the event was the Dance Team's captivating performances, showcasing their skills and teaching us some basic Chinese dance moves.
校外書法比賽獲獎
中華文化有琴棋書畫四藝，指的是文藝風雅之事。楊逸悠同學(中六甲班)臨池學書，多年醉心書法藝術，屢獲殊榮。最近，楊同學參加了「第一屆校訓思源書法比賽」，該活動以宏揚中國書法，體現校訓精神為宗旨。楊同學作品獲得評判李潤桓教授 (中文大學前藝術系主任) 評為一等獎，並由主辦機構裝裱，送贈於學校，作品現掛於本校中文室內展示。此外，曾顯程同學(中二丙班)亦酷愛硬筆書法，作品工整秀麗，仙露明珠，更於不同比賽中獲得殊榮。兩位同學透過書法陶冶性情及建立品德，弘揚中華文化。
籃球隊獲獎 - 港島區學界全場總冠軍
英華籃球隊(丙組)於港島區學界比賽獲得冠軍。同時，英華籃球隊贏得本年度(2023-2024)全場總冠軍。香港學界體育聯會 2023-2024年度頒獎典禮於5月27日在英華女學校禮堂舉行。我們為英華籃球隊的出色表現而感到由衷欣喜。
Talk by Dr Kwong Chi Man
Dr Kwong Chi Man (鄺智文), an esteemed Hong Kong historian, visited YW to deliver a captivating talk on his digital history projects, with a specific focus on Hong Kong during World War II. Dr Kwong completed his early education at Ying Wa College and obtained a bachelor's degree in History from The CUHK. He furthered his academic career at the University of Cambridge, earning his Ph.D. from the Faculty of East Asian Studies and Middle Eastern Studies. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Hong Kong Baptist University.
Presentation by Eco Amigos
During the morning assembly on May 22, Eco Amigos, a group of 19 students dedicated to environmental action, addressed the theme "Save Our Earth in Action!" They shared their recent waste audit report, highlighting the detrimental impact of improper waste disposal on Hong Kong's beautiful beaches and countryside. The students raised awareness about the urgent need to address landfill expansion into urban areas. They also introduced various facilities, such as recycling shops and plastic bottle recycling machines, as well as the option of lunchbox borrowing at HK Station. Their presentation aimed to inspire fellow schoolmates to take a proactive role in protecting the environment.
