Christmas Message from the Principal
Dear alumnae and friends of Ying Wa,
2020 has been a tough year. Amid the global pandemic, lockdowns, and social unrest, you may feel stressed or lost at times. You may even find it hard to rejoice and give thanks. Yet, it is important to remember the scripture in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 “in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you”.
We thank our Lord for sending His son Jesus Christ to mankind. His love and promise for us makes Christmas a season of hope and light. We are also heartened by His blessings in our various school events:
【Thanksgiving Service】
Toastmasters Speech Contests 2020-2021
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Toastmasters Speech and Table Topics Contests were held online on December 5 and this first-ever event was a resounding success. The contests are held every year and allow participants of the Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program to demonstrate their communication and leadership skills. This year, there were 35 contestants from S2 to S4 and 7 judges from the Toastmasters International.
Release of the 120th Anniversary School Magazine
The 120th Anniversary School Magazine was released in early December, 2020 to celebrate a momentous occasion in our school’s history. The magazine includes an overview of our school life in the new campus, snapshots of school events and alumnae’s sharing etc. Not only does it capture the present, but it also revives some treasured memories of the past. If you are interested in ordering the magazine to share our joy and pride, please visit our anniversary school magazine webpage (Click).
「竹·田·書·晏」: 圖書館藝術裝置方案（第四階段環保竹磚裝置）
圖書館藝術裝置方案為同學和老師提供一個獨特的藝術創作機會，他們可選擇一本自己喜歡的書，運用雕刻機在環保竹磚上記下書名或書中的語錄，藉此分享閱讀的感悟。此計畫自2019年5月開始，共經歷了四個階段的創作和安裝工作，同學和老師在視覺藝術科老師及兩位著名雕塑家文鳳儀校友和莫一新先生的指導下，協力製作了近千個雕刻作品，並於2020年11月完成裝置。
雕刻作品已被安裝於學校周馬佩堅圖書館的四條支柱上，還組裝成一件七米長的片塊創作，放置於閱覽室裡，象徵從閱讀中萌生的意念和如流水般源源不絕的智慧，營造濃厚的閱讀氣氛。
Sponsored Walk and Thanksgiving Service 2020
The Thanksgiving Service and the Sponsored Walk were conducted successfully in the last week of November. We would especially like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Pastor Lee Lok Man of Baptist Church of Caine Road (堅道浸信會李諾雯傳道) to share the theme on “See Him in Times of Adversities” (「逆」能看見祢). Although we may face uncertainties, we will definitely be able to find the path with light and life under the guidance of our Lord.
Sharing by the Ethnic Minorities
With the coordination of CEDAR Fund (施達基金會), the Urdu Neighbour Centre (烏都鄰舍中心) and the Liberal Studies Department of Ying Wa, several guests of Pakistani and Indian origin visited each of the S6 class in November 2020. The guests shared the differences in cultures, traditions, food, customs, religions, festivals, education and women’s status between their country and Hong Kong. It was indeed an enjoyable lesson in which students could learn much from the guests’ personal stories and experiences.
Website of CEDAR Fund (Click)
Sharing by Civic Education Assistants (FFPT 2020)
First Floor Plain Talk (FFPT) is a tradition of Ying Wa which provides a platform for students to express their opinions openly. Four S4 Civic Education Assistants shared the topic Crises and Opportunities in English during the morning assembly on November 18, 2020. The topic is relevant to Covid-19 which has given rise to a lot of uncertainties. Despite that, people have the wisdom and courage to deal with all kinds of crises. Not only did the assembly serve as a platform for student leaders to train their speaking skills, but it also helped students reflect on the importance of embracing challenges in difficult times.
Orientation of Mentorship Program 2020-2021
This year marked the 16th anniversary of the Mentorship Program. For over a decade, mentors of different professions have broadened the horizons of our girls by providing guidance and support in the areas of careers and personal development. Over the years, the program has successfully matched mentees with suitable mentors. An orientation was held on November 14, 2020 which attracted a total of 38 students and 37 mentors. We gratefully thank our mentors for their valuable contributions in making this sisterhood a meaningful bonding!
