High Achievers’ Award 2023-24 (First Term)
On February 21, the High Achievers’ Award Ceremony 2023-24 (First Term) took place during the morning assembly. Students from S1 to S5 with outstanding academic results during the first term received awards in recognition of their outstanding achievements. Their exemplary performance serves as an inspiration for all students to strive for excellence in their studies.
Awards were given to junior form students who ranked among the top three of each class and of each form. As for senior form students, the awards went to those who ranked the top of each subject.
聯校小作家計劃
中西區共有十一所中學於二零二三年十月至十二月間合辦了「聯校小作家計劃」，此計劃旨在培養學生運用巧妙且具創意的文字，表達對日常生活的所思所想，並提升其寫作技巧。陳奕雅 (中四丁班) 和唐小雅 (中四戊班) 參與了該計劃，並參加了由胡燕青老師、劉偉成博士和施偉諾先生主持的兩次大型文學講座。同時，她們還參與了計劃安排的兩個聯校創作班。在完成文學講座和創作班後，參與的學生需圍繞特定主題撰寫一篇具有活潑多樣性的文章，以展現與應試文章截然不同的寫作風格。陳同學和唐同學的文章獲得了極高的評價，已刊登在城市文藝雜誌第一二八期（可在各大書店購得）中。
Award of Senior Choir
The Senior Choir displayed exceptional talent and commitment at the Hong Kong Inter-school Choral Competition on February 19, achieving the esteemed Gold Award. They delivered a mesmerizing performance of the Hungarian song, "Magos a rutafa," composed by Lajos Bárdos. We offer our heartfelt appreciation to Mr Leung, our Music teacher, for guiding and conducting the students during the competition. This remarkable accomplishment not only highlighted the choir's musical prowess but also emphasised their strong devotion to teamwork, discipline, and the pursuit of excellence.
Awards of Red Cross
The Red Cross Youth Awards Ceremony 2022-2023 was organised by the Hong Kong Red Cross Youth Development Service on February 4 to acknowledge the remarkable performance of various youth units in Hong Kong. Due to the collective efforts of our school's Hong Kong Red Cross Youth Unit 11, who excelled in competitions, acquired qualifications, and actively promoted health-related concepts among our fellow schoolmates in the previous school year, we were awarded the prestigious titles of 'Unit of the Year' and 'School Health Ambassadors Outstanding Participation Award – Overall Champion'. We express our gratitude for this recognition and extend our heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated teachers who guided and supported the Red Cross students throughout this j
Achievements of Programming Team 2023-24
The YW Programming Team achieved remarkable results in various programming competitions. Wong Tsz Ching (6D) won the Gold Medal in the Senior Group of the Hong Kong Olympiad in Informatics (HKOI) 23/24.
Additionally, Wong Tsz Ching earned the Second Class Award (二等獎) in the National Olympiad in Informatics in Provinces (NOIP) 2023 and the Silver Medal in the Hong Kong Secondary Schools Software Development Invitational Contest (SDIC) 2023 in the Senior Group. In the Junior Group, Leung Ting Yu (6D) was awarded the Gold Medal, while Law Yi Sheung (4E) and Wong Ki Yan (4C) received Silver Medals.
Talk by Alumna Ms Ho Bo Ki Vanessa
We are honoured to have invited alumna Ms Ho Bo Ki Vanessa, who pursued her university studies in Chemical and Biological Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, to deliver a talk during the morning assembly on January 31. She shared her remarkable entrepreneurial journey in CD-R production, actively managing material sourcing and production. In response to the pandemic, Vanessa founded her own company and took the initiative to develop locally-made face masks and later on paper-recycling machines. Through her inspiring story, she encouraged Ying Wa students to remain resilient and persevere in the face of challenges.
S2 Visit to STEM Centre
Three S2 classes visited the STEM Centre in the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Tsing Yi) on Jan 26. They explored advanced technologies at the Smart City Innovation Centre, experiencing virtual reality and witnessing demonstrations of smart devices. They also visited the Simulated Airport Operations Centre, Robotics Laboratory, and Solar Car Laboratory to learn about aviation, robotics, and sustainable energy. The visit broadened their horizons and increased their knowledge of innovative technology.
Talk by Violinist Ding Yijie
Ms Ding Yijie (丁怡杰), a visually impaired violinist, shared her inspiring journey during the Jan 24 morning assembly. She not only spoke about her passion for music but also demonstrated her exceptional skills by playing the violin. With international performances and accolades, such as winning the VSA International Young Soloist Competition, Ding highlighted the importance of pursuing dreams despite challenges. Students were deeply inspired by her message of determination and resilience, further fueled by witnessing her remarkable violin performance. Her story truly resonated with them, encouraging them to embrace their own aspirations.
