Extra Fine (10th Issue)
The English Department is thrilled to announce the release of the 10th issue of Extra Fine!
This bi-annual publication showcases exceptional writing from our student community, with a focus on fostering creativity and appreciation for the art of writing. From essays and poems to short stories, each issue features a diverse range of formats and styles that celebrate the unique voices and perspectives of our students.
Visit to Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum
Ten S4 history students visited the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Museum with the aim of gaining a deeper understanding of Sun Yat-sen’s life and his contributions to China’s modernization. During the visit, the students explored the challenges faced by China during the late Qing Dynasty and early Republican period, as well as Sun Yat-sen's efforts to strengthen the motherland. Not only did the visit enrich students’ historical knowledge, but also it helped to develop and strengthen their sense of national identity.
Class Assembly Series (2022-2023)
The tradition of class assemblies is much cherished at Ying Wa. From planning to execution, students are encouraged to develop their talents. This year, the class assemblies of S4 and S5 classes took the form of dramas and centered around positive values such as confidence, embracing failures and better time management. The series took place during the challenging time of COVID restrictions and subsequent recovery. Despite this, every class displayed strong cooperation, creating an engaging and inspiring series of performances. It was heartwarming to see students express their creativity while promoting important values that will help them in their future endeavours.
香港學校戲劇節2022/23獎項
英華女學校話劇組以參賽作品《深水情緣》參加2022-2023年度香港學校戲劇節，榮獲多個獎項，包括傑出合作獎和評判推介演出獎。三位校友胡喜童、吳家希、楊彥鈴 (2021年畢業) 獲得傑出劇本獎；陳穎欣(四戊班)獲得傑出導演獎；李焯妍(二甲班)、劉心弦 (二乙班) 、馮焯芝 (二乙班) 、簡梓晴(二丁班)、呂穎暄(三甲班) 及 蘇倬瑩 (三丙班)則分別獲得傑出演員獎；吳衍頤(二戊班)和蕭勉沂(三丁班)獲得傑出音響效果獎。每位同學在比賽中均能全力以赴，表現出色，充分體現了團隊合作精神，成果甚豐！
Teacher-student Dodgeball Competition
A teacher-student Dodgeball Competition, held on March 28, 2023 at the Heritage Garden no doubt united the Ying Wa community. The event fostered a friendly and competitive atmosphere between teachers and students. Participants showcased their skills and strategy as they dodged, ducked, dipped and dived to avoid being hit by the ball. It was a thrilling match that kept both the players and audience on the edge of their seats, cheering and applauding for their respective teams. The event would not have been so enjoyable and successful without the great efforts of the Student Association’s Sports Committee.
Joint School Outdoor Sketch Activity with YWC (Part II)
Our S4 Visual Arts (VA) students had the wonderful opportunity to participate in a collaborative outdoor sketch activity with VA students from Ying Wa College (YWC) on March 27. The event took place in the beautiful campus of YWC which served as a platform for students to engage in creative expression through sketching. This activity not only cultivated an appreciation for the distinctive architectural and cultural features of the college but also facilitated communication and exchange of insights on artistic creation among students. Overall, this experience proved to be invaluable for our students as they were able to enhance their artistic skills and establish connections with peers from another school.
Basic Law Kahoot Quiz (Junior Forms)
The Civic Education Committee organised a quiz for students of junior forms on March 21, 23 and 27. The quiz tested students’ knowledge on the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Every class sent 3 representatives to attend the quiz and the software “Kahoot” was used to make the quiz more fun and interactive. In order to promote collaborative learning, students in the audience were allowed to give tips to the representatives of their class to answer questions so they could learn how to tackle challenging questions with their peers.
List of winning classes:
S3: 3D (Champion) , 3C (First Runner-up), 3A (Second Runner-up)
全港青少年網上繪畫比賽2023獲獎
藝育菁英基金會舉辦了「香港賽馬會社區資助計劃：藝育菁英計劃」全港青少年網上繪畫比賽2023，以「尋找·香港足印」為題，鼓勵青少年以歲月足跡為創作靈感，記錄及保存社區歷史和文化變遷。其中，中四甲班許心悠同學以「歲月留金」為題，在眾多參賽作品中脫穎而出，榮獲高級組十大「全港最佳青少年畫家」之一。她的作品透過一張床、一台電視和一個茶餐廳招牌，配合特別的字型，展示了香港昔日的城市風貌及香港電影黃金時代的角色，深入細膩地呈現了時代的變遷，展現出優秀的藝術創作才華。
