Awards of Korea Forum 2022
Jointly organized by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea, Korean Cultural Center and the School of Modern Languages & Cultures of the University of Hong Kong (HKU), Korea Forum 2022 was held on October 15, 2022 at HKU. Four of our girls participated in the Grand Final and presented their research findings on Korea’s development. Lau Hok Yau (5D) and Cheng Sze Wai (5E) were awarded the Champion in the Senior Secondary session, and Khoo Chanelle (3A) and Kung Yat Tung Denise (3C) were awarded the Second Runner-up in the Junior Secondary session.
(Source: Korea Forum 2022)
Cultural Exchange Programme with Ying Wa College and Shanghai
In order to cultivate strong national identity and motivate students to engage in exchange programmes, our girls and students from Ying Wa College (YWC) participated in a cultural exchange programme with No.1 High School Affiliated to Tongji University, Shanghai on October 15. Coordinated by YWC, the programme was held successfully. Students were divided into groups to share interesting topics such as the backgrounds of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and Shanghai, food and festivals enjoyed by people from both Hong Kong and Shanghai. Our students got a chance to brush up on their Putonghua in an authentic situation. What is more, students from both cities got to be exposed to each other’s culture while appreciating cultural diversities at the same t
Talk by Ms Vivian Ip
The Music Department invited Ms Vivian Ip (葉詠媛), a YW alumna, to deliver a talk in the morning assembly on Oct 12 with the theme of ‘My Career as a Musician’. Vivian shared her secondary school life and the experiences that shaped her to be the musician she is today. She also shared with students the skills she learnt when she was in different positions in school. Vivian currently teaches Conducting and Practical Studies in Musicianship and Choral Conducting at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She has been invited as a guest conductor of the Hong Kong Oratorio Society. Also, she is currently the music director of Chorus Delicti Wien.
Sharing by the Africa Center
The Liberal Studies Department was pleased to have invited guests from the Africa Center to share with classes 6B and 6C on October 6, 2022. The guests started off by asking students what they thought the missions of the Africa Center were in Hong Kong in terms of rebranding blackness, connecting the communities and having black consciousness. They then introduced the various African communities in Hong Kong and talked about both the opportunities and challenges they faced. Despite having obstacles in life, Africans are often able to face them with much strength and courage, especially with the use of art. The sharing came to an end with an interesting Ndebele postcard making workshop. Students indeed had a great time learning a different culture while havi
SA, Inter-house and Appointed Post Inauguration Ceremony (2022)
The inauguration ceremony of the 74th Student Association (SA), the 32nd Inter-house Committee and all appointed posts, namely the Guidance Committee, Careers Committee, Civic Education Committee, Library, Student-access Centre, Stage and Technology Team, Student Health Unit, Alumnae Association, Campus TV Team, Learning Ambassadors, Green Warriors and Heritage Education Committee was held during the morning assembly on October 5, 2022. Student leaders took the oath to serve the school with faith, diligence and concerted efforts.
Talk by Ms Skye Chong
The Careers Committee and the STEM Team invited alumna Ms Skye Chong to deliver a talk on ‘My Path as a YouTuber’. Skye studied in YW in junior forms and moved to Paris to continue her studies. She also offered help to our STEM teachers and students when they were staying in Paris for an exchange programme in 2019. Now, Skye is serving as a part-time language teacher (teaching French), taking part in various commercial activities and actively making YouTube videos. In the talk, she told students why she was motivated to be a YouTuber.
National Flag Hoisting Ceremony (Sept 2022)
The National Flag Hoisting Ceremony was held on September 28, 2022 to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the People’s Republic of China. Thanks to the Civic Education Committee, the spirits of President Xi’s important speech celebrating the 25th anniversary of the HKSAR’s return to the motherland were selected as the theme so that students could embrace a strong sense of national identity. The “four proposals” in President Xi’s speech, namely further improving the governance of the HKSAR, continuing to create strong impetus for growth, earnestly addressing people’s concerns and difficulties in daily life, and working together to safeguard harmony and stability, were highlighted. Students got to understand the importance of embrac
A visit to the Hong Kong Palace Museum (S3)
The History and Chinese History Departments arranged all the S3 students to visit the Hong Kong Palace Museum on September 23, aiming at enhancing students’ understanding of the livelihood and work of the imperial family and officials of the Qing Dynasty. In addition to normally learning Chinese history from books and films, the visit enlightens students to learn outside the classroom. Not only does the museum act as a traditional learning platform on history, but it also provides various thematic exhibitions to broaden students’ horizon on art and technology. The museum is indeed a treasure trove of information, data, photographs, testimonials, artifacts, and interactive tools, illuminating the past, the present and the future.
