Hong Kong Island Outstanding Student Awards 2023
Shih Maan Chi (6E) and Cheung Suet Nam (3B) were awarded the Hong Kong Island Outstanding Student Awards 2023 in the senior and junior sections respectively. Shih Maan Chi was among the top ten outstanding students in the senior section. Presented by the Hong Kong Island School Heads Association, the awards aim to recognize secondary school student leaders who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and have served the school and society enthusiastically.
Toastmasters Speech Contests 2023-24
The Toastmaster Speech and Table Topics Contests are held in school annually to allow participants of the Toastmasters Youth Leadership Programme to demonstrate their communication and leadership skills. This year the event was held on December 2 with 32 contestants from S2 to S4, 6 student workers and 3 judges from the Toastmasters International. The contests were divided into 2 sessions, namely Prepared Speech and Table Topics. The event indeed offered a great platform for students to shine while sharing their wonderful speeches with the audience.
Results of the contests: (Click)
Talk by Father John Wotherspoon
The English Department was honoured to invite Father John Wotherspoon to speak to our S4 and S5 students. Father John has been serving the underprivileged in Hong Kong for over three decades and is the founder of the charitable organization, MercyHK.
During his talk, Father John shared about the plight experienced by the poor and the wonderful work he and many others have done to help improve their lives. He emphasized the importance of collective action and the impact of small acts of kindness.
Overall, his inspiring words encouraged left a lasting impression on our students, teaching them a valuable lesson in compassion and service.
S6 CSD Poverty Simulation Workshop
The Citizenship and Social Development Department (CSD) invited the Inter Cultural Education (ICE) to hold Poverty Simulation workshops for all the S6 classes in Nov and Dec 2023. Students got a chance to reflect on why poverty, unfair trade practices and social inequality remained under economic globalization. They linked and applied the knowledge they learned in the CSD curriculum to a “real-life” example in the simulation through professional guidance, genuine props and interactive activities. Everyone was fully engaged and enlightened in the role-play, discussion and sharing. Overall, the learning atmosphere was filled with joy.
Link to ICE (Click)
S1 Visit to Two Museums
Secondary One students recently visited two museums in Hong Kong - the Hong Kong Museum of History and the Hong Kong Science Museum. The entire S1 cohort, along with their class teachers, appreciated the History Department's efforts in organizing this insightful activity. The highlight of the trip was the China Manned Space Exhibition, a special collection jointly held by both museums. Engaging exhibits showcased China's groundbreaking achievements in space exploration, fascinating students with interactive displays and informative presentations. These museum visits broadened students' knowledge, reinforcing what they had learned in the classroom.
S2 Learning Skills Workshop
16 Learning Ambassadors organized a study skills workshop for S2 students on December 1, 2023. The ambassadors shared tips on note-taking, study techniques, goal setting, and time management to help the junior students improve their learning skills and achieve their academic goals.
By incorporating this demonstration of serving spirit into the study skills workshop, the Learning Ambassadors aimed to instill in their fellow students the belief that academic success is not just about personal achievement but also about uplifting and supporting one another.
Inter-School Basketball Competition 2023-2024 (1st runner up)
Our A Grade Basketball Team secured the First Runner-up in the Inter-School Basketball Competition (Division 1). Our team fought relentlessly until the very last minute against our opponents from Hon Wah College. Though we may not have emerged as the overall champion, our pride in the team remains unwavering.
We must acknowledge the invaluable support received from our cheering team, as well as our alumnae, schoolmates, teachers and parents. We stand united and fervently anticipate their future achievements both on and off the court.
英華女籃 -「大公盃」三人籃球賽獲獎
11月26日，香港大公文匯傳媒集團舉辦了首屆「大公盃」三人籃球賽及頒獎典禮。這項賽事吸引了108支球隊參與，包括U11、U13、U15和U18的男子和女子組別。英華女校籃球隊在U18、U15和U13女子組別分別獲得2亞1冠。英華女籃和其他各隊都展現了優異的團隊合作精神和出色的球技。
大公報 (點擊)
