Orientation of Mentorship Programme 2021-2022
The Mentorship Programme, a collaboration between the Alumnae Association and the Careers Committee, has entered its 17th year. The kick-off ceremony of the programme was held on 13th November, 2021 (Saturday) in the School Hall. There are a total of 45 students and 45 mentors participating in the programme this year. Through the mentor-mentee connections, mentors share their professional knowledge and offer their advice to student mentees throughout the year. Meanwhile, mentees could learn more about different job opportunities, pre-requisites, workplace culture, trends and prospects in various established professions or start-up industries. YW is grateful for all the mentors for their voluntary contributions in making this sisterhood a
AGM of Parent-Teacher Association (2021)
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) was successfully held on Oct 30, 2021. The PTA thanked the school, teachers and parents for contributing to all the events held last year amid the pandemic. Ms Aiden CO, our school social worker, introduced different talks and activities for parents scheduled in this academic year. Meanwhile, our Principal, Mr. Francis KWAN, updated everyone on the progress of the Fundraising Movie Gala and some new facilities in the Breezy Path Campus. He was grateful for the support and contribution of parents throughout the year.
History & Heritage Talk by Dr TING Sun-pao Joseph (2021)
Our History and Heritage Education Consultant, Dr. TING Sun Pao Joseph (丁新豹博士), one of the most distinguished experts of recent Chinese and Hong Kong history and the former Chief Curator of the Hong Kong Museum of History, came to talk to our students and teachers about the “Relationship between the 1911 Revolution and Christianity” on Oct 29. He highlighted many of the 1911 revolutionaries who were Christians and the roles they played in Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s revolutionary development at home and abroad both in terms of manpower and finance. His educational and interesting presentation was eye-opening and insightful.
Animal Therapy Programme (2021-2022)
We were happy to have invited Hong Kong Animal Assisted Therapy Association (香港動物輔助治療協會) to organize animal therapy sessions on October 27 and November 28. Animal therapy, also known as pet therapy or animal assisted therapy, refers to various services using animals to help people. Animals can help people immensely, from providing comfort and reducing boredom to improve our mood and general well-being. Through this experiential learning, students learnt to interact with therapy dogs. The therapy dogs are typically trained pets with a gentle temperament. Not only did students enjoy their time with the therapy dogs, the therapy dogs also seemed to enjoy spending time with students as well.
Class Assembly Series (2021-2022)
After a pause of two years, students and teachers of Ying Wa tingled with excitement as they welcomed the return of the beloved tradition of class assembly. On October 27, Class 5A kicked off the class assembly series and they brought teachers and students with an amazing drama performance about a self-absorbed high-school girl discovering the importance of kindness. The drama captivated the audience with an intriguing plot, convincing acting and most importantly the message of being kind to family and friends.
In the weeks to come, other classes in S5 will put on their show in honour of the Fruit of the Holy Spirit — love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Hong Kong Secondary Schools Software Development Invitational Contest 2021
Five students from the YW Programming Team were awarded medals at the Hong Kong Secondary Schools Software Development Invitational Contest 2021.
In the Junior Group, Wong Tsz Ching (4D) and Lo Zoey (5C) received the Gold Medal, while Wong Sum Yi (5C) and Lam Sum Ching (4D) were awarded the Silver Medal. In the Senior Group, Tang Yui Ying (6D) received the Bronze Medal.
High Events for S1 (2021-2022)
All S1 students got to join the High Events coached by the volunteers of the Hong Kong Police Rope Course Club and Novel Experience Consultancy Limited between October and December. Students were challenged to climb on high ropes either with their classmates or all on their own. Through this kind of experiential learning, students learned to get out of their comfort zone, to persevere and to be courageous and supportive to each other. We truly appreciate the Guidance Committee, all S1 class teachers and guidance of the Hong Kong Police Rope Course Club and Novel Experience Consultancy Limited in leading this meaningful personal development programme.
CUHK Jockey Club Children Eye Care Programme
29 Secondary Four to Six girls volunteered for joining a service programme on Oct 23, 2021. They helped over 100 four to eight-year-old ethnic minorities take comprehensive eye tests. This CUHK (The Chinese University of Hong Kong) project, funded by the Jockey Club (JC), is a scheme to safeguard the health of all primary kids' eyes. Not only the participants learnt more the procedures of eye tests, it was also a meaningful activity to help them understand the importance of fostering the social integration of minorities in Hong Kong.
