Last Day in Decanting Campus of Sham Shui Po
In February, Ying Wa was buzzing with excitement, eagerly anticipating the “Big Move” back to the Robinson Road campus and looking forward earnestly to a brand new page in our history.
Champion - The HKFYG English Public Speaking Contest
Rudaba Rubaiyath (S3) took home the Champion in the Grand Final of the HKFYG English Public Speaking Contest, jointly organized by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG) and the English Speaking Union (Hong Kong). In her winning speech, she analysed reasons why Hong Kong people had become less happy in recent years and gave tips on how we could live a happy life.
The contest aims at enhancing young people’s public speaking and communication competences, as well as their abilities to think critically.
Exchange Programme with South Korean Youths
The History Department of Ying Wa Girls’ School, together with the Extra-curricular Committee of Ying Wa College and the Youth Exchange Unit of The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG), joined hands together to organise an exchange programme with Korean students on 23rd February at the HKFYG Leadership Institute at Fanling. The site of the HKFYG Leadership Institute is the former Fanling Magistracy, which was revitalised as a base for the HKFYG to train youth leaders of Hong Kong now. In the exchange programme, selected students of both schools went on a guided tour to understand the roles played by the former Fanling Magistracy and Hong Kong heritage.
High Achievers’ Award Ceremony 2019
The outstanding accomplishments of students in both academic and non-academic fields were recognized at the High Achievers’ Award Ceremony on 20th February. Students from S.1 – S.5 with outstanding academic results received recognition for their diligence and dedication to their studies. They are indeed exemplars of their peers. Students’ achievements in other areas such as computer programming and current affairs were also recognised at the Ceremony.
Farewell Assembly 2019
A Farewell Assembly was held on 15th February which was the day before the last school day of the graduating classes. The S6 melted our hearts with their words of gratitude for teachers, schoolmates and all members of Ying Wa. Our Principal, Mr.
Talk by Dr Chong Shuk Ching
Dr Chong Shuk Ching, an alumna of Ying Wa, was invited to deliver a talk during the morning assembly on 13 Feb. In 2018, Dr Chong was awarded the Ten Outstanding Young Persons 2018.
Ying Wa Good Show 2019
Cultivating students’ passion for performing arts has long been a tradition in Ying Wa. Different platforms have been developed throughout the years for students to explore their potentials in artistic expression.
One of these opportunities is the Ying Wa Good Show which was held successfully on 1st February. Thanks to the Dance Team, the Music Department and the Self-access Centre, the show itself was a hit, ranging from rope skipping to modern Jazz and Chinese traditional dance. Many teachers and students stayed in school during lunchtime to give their full support to the talented, enchanting and graceful performers.
Central & Western District Heritage Tour
Our History and Heritage Education Consultant, Professor Joseph TING Sun-pao, one of the most distinguished experts of Chinese and Hong Kong history and the former Chief Curator of the Hong Kong Museum of History, was invited to lead our S.4 History students in a local heritage tour to the Central and Western District. With the help of the school’s History Department, Professor Ting took students to a number of heritage sites, such as the Man Mo Temple, Tai Kwun, Dr. Sun Yat-sen (Sun Yixian) Drive, St.
