Piano Recital
Thanks to the hard work of the Music Department, the Piano Recital was successfully held on July 16 at the So Chau Yim Ping Memorial Hall, located at the Breezy Path Campus of our school. Talented student pianists presented a programme of varied musical styles and traditions which included compositions by Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, Clara Schumann, Liszt, Chopin, Brahms, Debussy, Prokofiev, Copland and Granados. This recital marked the first formal concert held in school, and the audience, including parents, alumnae, teachers, students and friends of YW, had a warm gathering of music sharing in this memorable and enjoyable event.
Multi-faceted Excellence Scholarship 2022
Chung Mo Ying Monita (Graduate of 2022) was awarded a full scholarship of the Multi-faceted Excellence Scholarship 2022 to study Business and Management at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. The aim of the Multi-faceted Excellence Scholarship is to encourage universities and tertiary institutions to admit talented individuals who excel in sports, arts and / or community service. Monita developed her passion for Chinese dance at the age of 6 and that earned her numerous championship and performance opportunities both here and abroad.
Social Innovation．Community 4.0 Competition – First Runner-up
Five S5 students from the STEM team participated in the “Social Innovation．Community 4.0 Competition” and won the First Runner-up. The competition was organized by Hong Kong Council of Social Service. This year, the organizer set the targeted community in Shum Shui Po. Our team developed the project “Go-Goal-Po (深水耆跡)” in response to the theme of the contest –“Enhance Mental Health of Seniors for Better Self-esteem”.
A Visit to the Hong Kong Palace Museum
The Chinese History Department and the History Department organised a visit to Hong Kong Palace Museum for fifteen students from S2 to S6. In the visit, students were split into different groups to explore 10 most memorable items of their own. Following this task, they had to develop a plan to promote the museum to fellow students, in the hope of helping them become more self-motivated and interested in learning history. Not only did they enjoy the visit through interactive activities offered by the museum, but they also developed a sense of mission to promote cultural activities and Chinese history in school.
Music Masterclasses
On July 12 and 21, the Music Department invited renowned musicians, conductor Ms Vivian Ip (葉詠媛) and soprano Dr Athene Mok (莫子慧) to hold two masterclasses for our choir members. The two distinguished musicians delivered professional comments on students’ performance, sharpening their skills in music performance and helping them reach higher standards. It is much treasured that students got to pick up valuable vocal techniques and knowledge on choral performance.
Speech Day 2022
The annual Speech Day was held successfully in the Silcock’s Hall despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. On this momentous occasion, all IMC members, graduates, teachers, and parents rejoiced in the achievements of the 2021-2022 cohort.
Our Principal, Mr Francis Kwan, delivered a speech to welcome all guests and report on the recent school developments and achievements. He stressed the Ying Wa’s core values of care, courage and a serving heart and how these are manifested each day at school.
Champion of the Interschool Tram+ NFT Hackathon 2022 (Secondary Section)
Three S3 students, Chan Bui Ka (3B), Leung Chi Yu (3B) and Chan Kei Ching Lavon (3E) won the Championship of the Interschool Tram+ NFT Hackathon 2022 (Secondary Section). It was a STEM competition organized by Tramplus, a sister company of Hong Kong Tramways. In the competition, participants had to attend a series of online workshops, hosted by industry exports and scholars. They also had to design their own digital art piece.
25th Anniversary of Handover Celebration with National Flag Hoisting Ceremony (June 2022)
The National Flag Hoisting Ceremony was held on June 24, 2022 to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China. The Civic Education Committee chose the theme of “The Challenges and Opportunities of the HKSAR” to cultivate students’ sense of national identity. It is our hope that students could develop deeper understanding towards the Greater Bay Area and realize how Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre and an important transportation hub in the Asian Pacific Rim could both seek opportunities from and make contributions to the Greater Bay Area.
