Opening Service 2022
To begin the new school year 2022-2023, the Opening Service was held at the Silcocks’ Hall on Sept 1. Our Principal, Mr Kwan Hon Cheung Francis, shared with teachers and students his thoughts about the importance of being passionate about life and being true to ourselves. He also highlighted the significance of having a goal in life and striving our best to achieve it. Whether we succeed or not, we will gain a lot of valuable experiences through the process. He also updated students and teachers on the progress of the recent screening of the documentary of several YW girls, To My Nineteen-year-old Self, in the Hong Kong International Film Festival. The opening service came to a close with students singing the school song
Hong Kong Scholarship for Excellence 2022
Luo Songen Elysia (6C) is among the 76 outstanding students to receive the Hong Kong Scholarship for Excellence. The scholarship of up to $300,000 per annum will help embark Elysia’s academic journey of studying natural sciences at the University of Cambridge.
The scholarship is awarded to local students with outstanding academic achievement to pursue studies at world-renowned universities outside Hong Kong. It aims at nurturing young talents with global vision, international network and world-class education, thereby enhancing Hong Kong’s competitiveness in a globalized knowledge economy.
HKIFF46 Screening – To My Nineteen-year-old Self
Ying Wa’s first-ever documentary To My Nineteen-year-old Self <<給十九歲的我>> made it to the screening of the 46th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF46, 第46屆香港國際電影節). The event was successfully held on August 21 and 22, 2022.
Fun Day for Summer Elderly Service 2022
Cooperating with the Western Garden Neighbourhood Elderly Centre and the Youth Club of St. Louis School, our Interact Club held a fun day for the elderly on August 19, 2022. The elderly were engaged in various activities such as bowling, painting and Chinese calligraphy. Singing and dancing were included so that the elderly could immerse themselves in the oldies. Towards the end, they were invited to walk around our campus in the care of our students. Not only did the fun day provide an opportunity for students to interact with the elderly, but students could also be nurtured to be more caring, considerate and confident.
Local Community Service Project in Sham Shui Po
The two Interact Clubs of Ying Wa Girls’ School and Ying Wa College jointly organized a two-day local community service project (深緒情緣) (Aug 14-15) at Sham Shui Po. With the support of Sham Shui Po YWCA, interactors of both schools visited the elderly who live in sub-divided flats and talked to street cleaners in the district. In the evening, they had a homelessness simulation experience where they had to find a place to rest in the park or in the pedestrian tunnel and sold cardboard scraps to earn money. At night, they divided themselves into groups to visit homeless people. Through listening to their stories, students were more aware of the needs of the marginalized group in society.
End-of-term Service 2022
The End-of-term Service on August 5 signified the end of the school term 2021-2022. Our principal, Mr Francis Kwan, delivered an invigorating speech, summing up students’ achievements in the areas of academics, extra-curricular activities and students’ development. Both teachers and students were given a chance to reflect on this year’s experiences while getting ready for an exciting new school year. Mr Kwan further showed his gratitude and appreciation towards teachers who are bidding farewell to Ying Wa. He wished them all the best while embarking on a new chapter of their lives.
Dance Competition 2022
Thanks to the hard work of our Dance Team, the Dance Competition was held smoothly on August 4, giving students a much-valued opportunity to showcase their talents in front of a large audience. Dancing not only strengthens students’ physical health, but it also nurtures creative learning. What is more, various generic skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, communication and self-learning are fostered. Being one of the highlights of post-examination activities, all student dancers had amazing performance filled with passion, energy and talent.
Annual General Meeting 2022 (SA & Inter-house)
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the 73rd Student Association, Heipathy, and the 31st Inter-house Committee, Fluorescence was held on August 3. Both Heipathy and Flourescence had been putting extra effort into organizing a variety of activities in the midst of COVID-19. While striking a balance between the requirements of social distancing rules and students’ need for whole person development, a number of activities were held online instead. Fortunately, all activities were held successfully with the unfailing support from teacher advisors and the concerted efforts of student leaders. At the closing remarks, our Principal, Mr Francis Kwan, praised students’ active participation which helped enrich the school life.
