Global Week 2019 (Album 1)
Global Week, jointly organized by the Global Exposure Committee of YW and Inter Cultural Education (ICE), was held from 24 to 29 April, 2019. Speakers coming from different countries and with different nationalities from ICE attended every S1, S2 and S3 class, sharing topics of “Stereotype and Common Misunderstandings”, “Modern Rites of Passage and Rituals” and “Social Etiquettes” respectively. Not only was the sharing eye-opening, it also gave students a valuable opportunity to interact with guests directly from all over the world.
Sharing by Students in Exchange Programmes
Four senior form students (Chau Yu-chai Jenny 4B, Tsz Yin-lam Cherry 5A, Ip Wing-yu Michelle 5B and Kam Hiu-kei Priscilla 5E) conducted an assembly on 24 April to share their experiences in different exchange programmes in Sweden, the U.S. and Belgium in 2017-2018. They shared with schoolmates how they overcame difficulties, especially the language barrier when they resided overseas. Through the exchange programmes, they developed different life skills and were willing to step out of their comfort zone.
Guangzhou Leadership Training Tour
Six S5 students from the Prefect Board and the Civic Education Committee organised a student-centred tour (19-21 April, 2019) with two teachers to explore the history and heritage of Guangzhou, China. The 3-day-2-night tour allowed students to know more about the history of The Thirteen Hongs, the development of Christianity and the role of the former Soviet Union in shaping Chinese manufacturing development after 1949 etc. Students took the initiative to design the itinerary and they visited all the historical sites on public transport. With the guidance from teachers, students developed a sense of ownership towards the search of history knowledge and a deeper understanding towards the present-day development of Guangzhou which further strengthened
Easter Service 2019
On 18 April, students took part in our traditional Famine Lunch programme at school to raise funds for the needy and to experience hunger. In the afternoon, students gathered at Silcocks Hall to attend the Easter Service. Mr Ho Kin-pong, the Evangelist of Tsung Tsin Mission of Hong Kong Kau Yan Church, was invited to talk about "Our Tie with Easter”. Easter is a time for us to reflect and rejuvenate ourselves. Mr Ho defined “faith” as a way to find new meanings in our life. Especially when people are facing failures, God always guides us from darkness to brightness.
Hong Kong Water Race 2019
Ten students and four teachers took part in the Hong Kong Water Race 2019 organised by the Wofoo Social Enterprise, Water Supplies Department and the Open University of Hong Kong. Held in Tin Shui Wai, it was an educational orienteering activity which required participants to look for checkpoints using their map-reading skills and complete tasks aiming at raising awareness of the water scarcity problem. Divided into 4 teams, the S2-S5 participants were able to finish the race within 2 hours.
PTA Outing 2019
The Parent-teacher Association (PTA) and our social workers organised an outing for parents, students and teachers in April 2019. Routes were specially designed based on the theme of ‘Understanding the Old and New of the Central & Western District” in which various historical sites in the Central & Western Districts were included. Not only did participants get to know more about the neighborhood, but they were also informed of the transformation of the district. Thanks to the social workers, some ice-breaking mass games were conducted at the beginning so as to develop better understanding among participants, facilitating more interactions during the activity.
Open Prayer Meeting 2019 - Album 3
After a long journey, Ying Wa has eventually embarked on a new page of its history in mid-March with the “Big Move” from the decanting site of Sham Shui Po back to our home – the Robinson Road Campus. With God's guidance and the diligent work of the Ying Wa family, especially the Moving Back Team, lessons resumed smoothly on 25 March 2019 in the new campus. To express our gratitude to the Lord, an Open Prayer Meeting was held on 13th April 2019. Members of the Ying Wa family were invited to praise the Lord for His guidance and blessings throughout the whole redevelopment project.
Open Prayer Meeting 2019 - Album 2
After a long journey, Ying Wa has eventually embarked on a new page of its history in mid-March with the “Big Move” from the decanting site of Sham Shui Po back to our home – the Robinson Road Campus. With God’s guidance and the diligent work of the Ying Wa family, especially the Moving Back Team, lessons resumed smoothly on 25 March 2019 in the new campus. To express our gratitude to the Lord, an Open Prayer Meeting was held on 13th April 2019. Members of the Ying Wa family were invited to praise the Lord for His guidance and blessings throughout the whole redevelopment project.
