Toastmasters Speech Contests 17-18
On 2nd Dec, the Toastmasters Speech and Table Topics Contests were held in Ying Wa. The contests are held every year and allow students who have participated in the Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program to demonstrate their communication and leadership skills. There were thirty-five contestants from secondary two to four, six student workers and five judges, who were from Toastmasters International. The contest provided an opportunity and platform for students to shine and share their wonderful speeches with the audience.
Spring Bazaar Videos
Thanks to the hard work of the Campus TV Team and Aerial Photography and Technology Team, 5 videos are now available for us as well as friends of Ying Wa to re-live the fun we had at the first-ever Ying Wa Spring Bazaar (19 Mar 2016).
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Mentorship Programme 2017-18
The Mentorship Programme, a collaboration between the Alumnae Association and the Careers Committee, has entered its 14th year. The 1718 programme kicked off on 25th November, 2017 (Saturday). A happy occasion, 23 Mentees (S3-5) had cozy chats with their Mentors/alumnae. Ms Lui Chui Chi (Gigi), Ms Yannie Cheung and Ms Ng Yan Ting (Christine) shared their mentoring experiences. All enjoyed the fun communication activities with yummy cupcakes.
Thanksgiving Service 2017
Our annual Thanksgiving Service was held on 24 November. On this special occasion, we were very honoured to have Miss Ching Kai Ming, an alumna, as our guest speaker.
In her speech, she talked about the three most precious gifts she has received in her life — studying in Ying Wa, receiving a university education, and playing the harp, all of which are the blessings from God. She fondly recalled praying together as a family before her admission interview at Ying Wa Kindergarten. It turned out to be the first of many exciting and rewarding experiences in her life.
Sponsored Walk 2017
With superb weather on the morning on 18 November, the Sponsored Walk was held as one of the highlights of the Thanksgiving Week. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to St. Stephen's Girls' College for the use of their school hall for our kick-off ceremony for the fifth year running. We also appreciate the assistance of a team of dedicated parent and alumna volunteers who served as first-aiders and road-safety wardens along the route. Thanks to the support of students, volunteers, the Police and many others, we all managed to complete our annual walk safely before 12:30 pm, and in the process, raised $387,129.60, of which $280,000 would be donated to 20 charitable organizations while the balance would go to the School Redevelopment Fund.
Poly U Admissions Talk on Design Education
Fifty students from senior forms who are interested in design education had a chance to know more about the admission and programmes offered by the Design Faculty of The Polytechnic University of Hong Kong. Professor Siu King-chung, Associate Dean of Design Faculty, as well as other teaching and administrative staff in the Faculty, led students to explore the world of design through professional training. Participants also learned about global trends, as well as cultural and social awareness in the design industry.
PTA Annual General Meeting 2017
The 24th Annual General Meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) was smoothly held on 4 November. The PTA expressed thanks for the support of the school, teachers and parents in the previous academic year, which enabled it to complete all the activities satisfactorily. A new cabinet was sworn in for this academic year as the school bids farewell to Shamshuipo.
Thanksgiving
Ying Wa has a much cherished tradition to give thanks to the Lord during Thanksgiving. A set of posters were designed by Ms Man Sze Wan, our Mathematics Panel Chairperson and member of the Religious Committee, to help us reflect on the goodness of God and His kindness to us.
